Desmond Davidson

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

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Saturday, 18 Dec 2021 08:13 PM

Abang Johari scores thumping win in Gedong

Meanwhile in Betong Maro, acting Sarawak PKR chief loses deposit in humbling defeat.

Abang Johari scores thumping win in Gedong

Saturday, 18 Dec 2021 06:52 PM

GPS wins in Sebuyau and Belaga

Candidates win comfortably in both constituencies.

GPS wins in Sebuyau and Belaga

Saturday, 18 Dec 2021 07:00 AM

PSB will replace DAP as biggest opposition party in Sarawak, say analysts

Party led by Wong Soon Koh is well funded and its election candidates are veteran politicians.

PSB will replace DAP as biggest opposition party in Sarawak, say analysts

Friday, 17 Dec 2021 06:34 PM

EC says people can take smartphone into voting booth

Commission aware of allegations of vote buying but dismisses rumour on mobile phone usage.

EC says people can take smartphone into voting booth

Thursday, 16 Dec 2021 03:56 PM

Sarawak polls a referendum on Abang Jo’s performance as CM, analyst says

James Chin says voters will be submitting ‘report cards’ on leader’s KPI.

Sarawak polls a referendum on Abang Jo’s performance as CM, analyst says


Thursday, 16 Dec 2021 10:11 AM

Sarawak elections litmus test for national polls, analyst says

Experts predicts GPS win but margin, manner of victory important to political leaders in Kuala Lumpur.

Sarawak elections litmus test for national polls, analyst says

Wednesday, 15 Dec 2021 05:19 PM

Sarawak political newbie grapples with election SOP

Fresh faces at a distinct disadvantage, PKR veteran says.

Sarawak political newbie grapples with election SOP

Wednesday, 15 Dec 2021 11:56 AM

GPS now has bragging rights on MA63, says analyst

With passing of constitutional amendments, it is the only coalition to show its ability to deliver, James Chin says.

GPS now has bragging rights on MA63, says analyst

Tuesday, 14 Dec 2021 03:55 PM

GPS faces ‘tough fight’ in Opar, 2 other Bidayuh seats, says expert

Ruling coalition’s Billy Sujang ‘needs to be more aggressive’ to unseat incumbent Ranum Mina of PSB.

GPS faces ‘tough fight’ in Opar, 2 other Bidayuh seats, says expert

Tuesday, 14 Dec 2021 07:00 AM

PBK’s expected polls washout not proof voters reject secession, say analysts

Party appears to lack a working policy and its candidates are unknown to the electorate.

PBK’s expected polls washout not proof voters reject secession, say analysts

Monday, 13 Dec 2021 08:29 PM

EC tears down DAP billboard promoting ‘ill-will’

Candidate Kelvin Yii says sign simply states how Pakatan’s 2018 win brought change to state.

EC tears down DAP billboard promoting ‘ill-will’

Monday, 13 Dec 2021 07:35 PM

Court dismisses bid by teenagers over right to vote in Sarawak polls

Judicial commissioner says automatic right to vote does not mean ‘instantaneous’.

Court dismisses bid by teenagers over right to vote in Sarawak polls

Monday, 13 Dec 2021 11:00 AM

DAP man hopes third time’s the charm in Simanggang

Leon Jimat Donald to face off against five-term incumbent Francis Harden Hollis in Sarawak polls.

DAP man hopes third time’s the charm in Simanggang

Sunday, 12 Dec 2021 04:58 PM

MACC’s ‘harassment’ could boost support for pro-independence PBK, says analyst

Party president Voon Lee Shan allegedly waylaid by anti-corruption officers in Kuching, taken in for questioning.

MACC’s ‘harassment’ could boost support for pro-independence PBK, says analyst

Saturday, 11 Dec 2021 12:49 PM

Bersatu ditches plan to discipline Ali Biju

Muhyiddin’s statement on Sarawak party vice-chairman's withdrawal from polls aimed at putting an end to such talk, says source.

Bersatu ditches plan to discipline Ali Biju