Desmond Davidson

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

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Thursday, 14 Jul 2022 04:20 PM

Sarawak minister explains why law to define ‘native’ is not in force yet

Sharifah Hasidah says condition and requirement qualification is still be drafted.

Sarawak minister explains why law to define ‘native’ is not in force yet

Saturday, 09 Jul 2022 07:00 AM

Sarawak Bersatu facing political oblivion, say analysts

Two of its MPs set to dump party for PBB before the next general election.

Sarawak Bersatu facing political oblivion, say analysts

Wednesday, 06 Jul 2022 04:15 PM

No MA63, no Malaysia, Ongkili tells Tok Mat

Minister slams Umno no. 2 over ‘short-sighted’ proposal for a new Malaysia Agreement.

Monday, 04 Jul 2022 06:50 AM

Lubok Antu MP’s difficult journey back to PRS

Party not ready to welcome back member who has failed to show loyalty.

Lubok Antu MP’s difficult journey back to PRS

Sunday, 03 Jul 2022 10:51 AM

Saratok MP dumping Bersatu a matter of time, say analysts

They say Ali Biju’s expected crossover to GPS is for political survival.

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Saratok MP dumping Bersatu a matter of time, say analysts


Friday, 01 Jul 2022 01:44 PM

Sarawak to meet 1.2 million visitor target

Arrivals in the year's first 5 months have risen 680% compared to the same period last year.

Sarawak to meet 1.2 million visitor target

Friday, 01 Jul 2022 12:45 PM

Sarawak refuses to give Bersih chief entry permit for town hall meeting

Thomas Fann to deliver Ketuanan Pengundi address virtually tomorrow.

Sarawak refuses to give Bersih chief entry permit for town hall meeting

Thursday, 30 Jun 2022 05:12 PM

Sarawak to review growth plans of its five ports

Uggah says ports need to adopt new tech to enhance capability.

Sarawak to review growth plans of its five ports

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022 11:05 AM

GPS will be kingmakers again, Sarawak leader says

Abdul Karim Hamzah says coalition will bring political stability to the country.

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GPS will be kingmakers again, Sarawak leader says

Saturday, 25 Jun 2022 03:54 PM

Apply to local varsities if rejected by UPU, Abang Johari tells students

Sarawak teens with excellent public exam results can enter private universities in state, says premier.

Apply to local varsities if rejected by UPU, Abang Johari tells students

Thursday, 23 Jun 2022 08:58 PM

Sarawak to source 60% power from renewable sources by 2030, says premier

Abang Johari Abang Openg says state needs to focus on clean energy solutions.

Sarawak to source 60% power from renewable sources by 2030, says premier

Thursday, 23 Jun 2022 07:54 PM

Fuel subsidy could surge to RM30 billion this year, says Mustapa

Minister says this is because of rising crude oil prices amid the Russia-Ukraine war.

Fuel subsidy could surge to RM30 billion this year, says Mustapa

Wednesday, 22 Jun 2022 06:50 PM

No more tweaking of state constitution for Undi18, says Sarawak minister

Abdul Karim Hamzah says the state opts to be in line with Parliament’s passage of bill.

No more tweaking of state constitution for Undi18, says Sarawak minister

Saturday, 18 Jun 2022 05:58 PM

Abang Johari defends Sarawak’s continued emphasis on English

Premier says it is the need to be practical and the state’s constitutional right.

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Abang Johari defends Sarawak’s continued emphasis on English

Saturday, 18 Jun 2022 05:00 PM

Johor has right to not lower minimum age for reps to 18, says law minister

But Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar says all states cannot decide on federal matters.

Johor has right to not lower minimum age for reps to 18, says law minister