Desmond Davidson

Desmond is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight. You can follow him on Facebook.

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Friday, 04 Nov 2022 09:08 PM

No one forced me to step down, says Wan Junaidi

Outgoing Santubong MP says his time is up, told the Sarawak premier of his wish to not stand in GE15.

No one forced me to step down, says Wan Junaidi

Thursday, 03 Nov 2022 03:45 PM

Sarawak students rally to send classmates back home for election

Undi18 just an empty promise if young people denied right to vote, group says.

Sarawak students rally to send classmates back home for election

Thursday, 03 Nov 2022 12:44 PM

GPS drops Wan Junaidi, Rohani from candidate list

Coalition moves Nancy Shukri to Santubong, as it fields 14 fresh faces for election.

GPS drops Wan Junaidi, Rohani from candidate list

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022 03:05 PM

Sarawak PAS happy with single seat given

Perikatan Nasional has yet to announce its candidate for the Batang Lupar federal constituency.

Sarawak PAS happy with single seat given

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 04:30 PM

XBB Covid variant not detected in Sarawak, says Uggah

Deputy premier cites report warning public of heightened risk of infection in state. 

XBB Covid variant not detected in Sarawak, says Uggah


Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022 01:00 PM

Wan Junaidi possibly among 4 PBB incumbents not contesting in the polls

GPS chairman has yet to accept former Santubong MP’s wish not to seek re-election.

Wan Junaidi possibly among 4 PBB incumbents not contesting in the polls

Monday, 31 Oct 2022 07:00 AM

Students to help overseas Malaysians get their postal ballots home

Collection to take place on November 10 to 15, Masca says.

Students to help overseas Malaysians get their postal ballots home

Saturday, 29 Oct 2022 07:00 AM

Zuraida risks being without a party in GE15, say analysts

Ampang incumbent faces tough time ahead.

Zuraida risks being without a party in GE15, say analysts

Thursday, 27 Oct 2022 03:05 PM

Decision not to stand for GE15 made many years ago, says Tony Pua

3-term Damansara MP says not quitting DAP, merely reassigning himself to a different role.

Decision not to stand for GE15 made many years ago, says Tony Pua

Thursday, 27 Oct 2022 10:48 AM

Ex-PKR man Ali Biju to defend Saratok on Perikatan ticket

Source says he is merely defending his seat.

Ex-PKR man Ali Biju to defend Saratok on Perikatan ticket

Tuesday, 25 Oct 2022 07:00 AM

Leaders clash over RM1 billion allocation for Sarawak school repairs

GPS says arrangement a contra loan, DAP’s Chong Chieng Jen claims it was a direct grant.

Leaders clash over RM1 billion allocation for Sarawak school repairs

Sunday, 23 Oct 2022 12:29 PM

Fate of country in the hands of peninsular Malays, says don

Political expert stresses that transformation of country must come from largest racial group.

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Fate of country in the hands of peninsular Malays, says don

Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 04:31 PM

Sarawak church wants to raise RM300,000 to help 1,000 students get home to vote

Reverend says assistance open to all Malaysian students, regardless of race, religion.

Sarawak church wants to raise RM300,000 to help 1,000 students get home to vote

Friday, 21 Oct 2022 04:13 PM

Sarawak DAP uses own logo for GE15 instead of Pakatan’s

State chapter invokes autonomy to contest under rocket symbol, unlike the local PKR and Amanah arms.

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Sarawak DAP uses own logo for GE15 instead of Pakatan’s

Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 09:54 AM

Sarawak to spend RM65 billion to set up 4 gas hubs

The move is regarded as a 'game changer' for the state.

Sarawak to spend RM65 billion to set up 4 gas hubs