Desmond Davidson

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

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Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022 08:00 PM

PBB VP tells opposition not to count on GPS if they need help forming govt post GE

Party’s vice president says not happy how DAP treated Sarawak when in power.

PBB VP tells opposition not to count on GPS if they need help forming govt post GE

Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022 07:36 PM

Bersih presses EC, Nadma for SOP on voting during floods

Decision-making process must be inclusive, electoral watchdog says.

Bersih presses EC, Nadma for SOP on voting during floods

Tuesday, 18 Oct 2022 08:57 PM

GPS approached for assistance in forming Federal govt after polls, says Sarawak premier

Abang Jo says no decision reached yet, still in courting stage.

GPS approached for assistance in forming Federal govt after polls, says Sarawak premier

Tuesday, 18 Oct 2022 05:11 PM

Sarawak students’ request for subsidy to return, vote in GE may violate election laws, says Abang Jo

Sarawak premier says govt will consult with GPS leaders, study all possible implications.

Sarawak students’ request for subsidy to return, vote in GE may violate election laws, says Abang Jo

Saturday, 15 Oct 2022 07:00 PM

GE15 during wet, cold monsoon will be 'very hot', says governance expert

Analyst claims public response will heat up once everyone realises what's at stake.

GE15 during wet, cold monsoon will be 'very hot', says governance expert


Saturday, 15 Oct 2022 01:07 PM

Why voters moved from registered constituencies, Bersih asks EC

Unannounced changes will affect people’s trust in the commission, says polls watchdog.

Why voters moved from registered constituencies, Bersih asks EC

Saturday, 15 Oct 2022 11:04 AM

No reason to follow BN on concurrent state, federal polls, say analysts

They say PAS and Pakatan states can still afford to ‘play safe’.

No reason to follow BN on concurrent state, federal polls, say analysts

Thursday, 13 Oct 2022 07:52 PM

Putrajaya to proceed with sovereignty claims over Pulau Batu Puteh, says Ismail Sabri

Caretaker PM says special task force cites possible negligence, oversight by Dr M.

Putrajaya to proceed with sovereignty claims over Pulau Batu Puteh, says Ismail Sabri

Thursday, 13 Oct 2022 06:30 PM

Stretched Sarawak police ready for election, flood relief duties

State commissioner says 8,000 will be deployed for both operations.

Stretched Sarawak police ready for election, flood relief duties

Thursday, 13 Oct 2022 03:10 PM

Is getting BN leaders off corruption charges coalition's only plan to win GE15, asks Guan Eng

DAP national chairman also queries if victory can save value of ringgit, rising cost of living.

Is getting BN leaders off corruption charges coalition's only plan to win GE15, asks Guan Eng

Monday, 03 Oct 2022 07:00 AM

GPS tipped to win 6 rural Dayak seats lost in 2018 elections

Analysts say ruling coalition face tight fights in Saratok, Julau constituencies.

GPS tipped to win 6 rural Dayak seats lost in 2018 elections

Saturday, 01 Oct 2022 03:23 PM

Syed Saddiq's tweet on GE angers Malaysians

Muar MP gets brickbats for making offensive suggestion.

Syed Saddiq's tweet on GE angers Malaysians

Saturday, 01 Oct 2022 11:32 AM

Close to 14,000 sign online petition to oppose GE during flood season

Call to action nears Rafizi’s 15,000 signatures target.

Close to 14,000 sign online petition to oppose GE during flood season

Friday, 30 Sep 2022 06:48 PM

3-opposition Sarawak party alliance collapses

This comes weeks after Gagasan Anak Sarawak was launched.

3-opposition Sarawak party alliance collapses

Friday, 30 Sep 2022 10:53 AM

Bring back labour exchange to simplify entry of foreign workers, contractors tell Putrajaya

Industry players say key to ensure supply of workers is simplification of application process.

Bring back labour exchange to simplify entry of foreign workers, contractors tell Putrajaya