Desmond Davidson

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

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Friday, 30 Sep 2022 07:00 AM

Sarawak Pakatan likely to lose only 2 urban seats, say experts

They say coalition's hold on Sarikei, Miri shaky, and fight for Stampin, Lanang, Sibu could go either way.

Sarawak Pakatan likely to lose only 2 urban seats, say experts

Wednesday, 28 Sep 2022 10:31 AM

Guan Eng accuses Hishammuddin of turning LCS scandal into a ‘joke’

DAP chairman says the public is still in the dark about why RM6 billion was paid for no return.

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Guan Eng accuses Hishammuddin of turning LCS scandal into a ‘joke’

Monday, 26 Sep 2022 07:00 AM

Analysts believe PSB, PBK will tear up MOU before polls

Political experts say alliance between two parties with such differing views is doomed.

Analysts believe PSB, PBK will tear up MOU before polls

Sunday, 25 Sep 2022 07:00 AM

18 years later, ex-Sarawak leader speaks of ‘weird dream’ about deadly heli crash

Chan says 3 religious men showed him where to look for downed rotorcraft.

18 years later, ex-Sarawak leader speaks of ‘weird dream’ about deadly heli crash

Thursday, 22 Sep 2022 10:44 AM

Hishammuddin tops Guan Eng’s list of failed ministers

DAP chairman names and shames 10 cabinet members for incompetence.

Hishammuddin tops Guan Eng’s list of failed ministers


Saturday, 17 Sep 2022 06:44 PM

Time limit for Sarawak, Sabah’s 35% representation in parliament wrong, says Abang Jo

Sarawak premier hits back at political scientist’s assertion.

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Time limit for Sarawak, Sabah’s 35% representation in parliament wrong, says Abang Jo

Saturday, 17 Sep 2022 01:34 PM

Fahmi demands probe into latest cyber-attack on govt systems

Pakatan info chief says theft from e-salary database a ‘national cybersecurity crisis that cannot be ignored’.

Saturday, 17 Sep 2022 07:00 AM

Experts dismiss notion of fixed-term parliament

Analysts say Kelvin Yii’s idea will in fact have opposite effect of increasing politicking.

Experts dismiss notion of fixed-term parliament

Thursday, 15 Sep 2022 07:41 PM

Sarawak deputy premier calls PKR remarks against airport project ‘malicious’

Douglas Uggah Embas dismisses criticism as opposition’s ploy to find fault with govt.

Sarawak deputy premier calls PKR remarks against airport project ‘malicious’

Thursday, 15 Sep 2022 06:31 PM

Floodwaters force closure of schools, scores of villages under threat

Swollen river inundates surrounding areas.

Floodwaters force closure of schools, scores of villages under threat

Wednesday, 14 Sep 2022 10:00 AM

GPS gears up for general election

Sarawak coalition to begin mobilising polls machinery.

GPS gears up for general election

Tuesday, 13 Sep 2022 04:59 PM

Heavy rains prompt flood watch in Sarawak

Overflowing of Baram River blamed on deforestation.

Heavy rains prompt flood watch in Sarawak

Tuesday, 13 Sep 2022 12:03 PM

Incompetent ministers hurting Malaysia’s image, says Guan Eng

Bagan MP warns that we are in danger of being left behind.

Incompetent ministers hurting Malaysia’s image, says Guan Eng

Friday, 09 Sep 2022 05:30 PM

Sceptics question MA63 council’s support of Sabah, Sarawak seat demand

States ask to hold 35% of parliament but lawmakers say panel's endorsement mere lip service.

Sceptics question MA63 council’s support of Sabah, Sarawak seat demand

Thursday, 08 Sep 2022 11:00 AM

First-time Sarawak voters give pundits plenty to think about

Some say new bloc of voters cannot be relied on to show up at the polls, others believe the youth will make themselves heard.

First-time Sarawak voters give pundits plenty to think about