Desmond Davidson

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

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Saturday, 11 Dec 2021 11:00 AM

Pulling out of Krian contest a big sacrifice, says Ali Biju

Sarawak Bersatu vice-chairman says he had to do it to preserve the good relationship between his party and GPS.

Pulling out of Krian contest a big sacrifice, says Ali Biju

Saturday, 11 Dec 2021 06:57 AM

PSB recycling ‘rejected’ politicians in Sarawak polls

Baru Bian, See Chee How among party's new admissions.

PSB recycling ‘rejected’ politicians in Sarawak polls

Wednesday, 08 Dec 2021 07:43 PM

GPS may lose 10 ‘shaky’ seats in Sarawak polls, PBB veep says

However, he says ruling coalition will have no problem in clinching two-thirds majority.

GPS may lose 10 ‘shaky’ seats in Sarawak polls, PBB veep says

Wednesday, 08 Dec 2021 04:24 PM

Young voters go to court to halt Sarawak elections

Undi18 trio want judicial review and state elections postponed until they can vote.

Young voters go to court to halt Sarawak elections

Tuesday, 07 Dec 2021 06:52 PM

Opposition slams polls SOP, says rules designed to help GPS win easily

State DAP chief accuses EC of perpetrating ‘improper, unfair’ elections.

Opposition slams polls SOP, says rules designed to help GPS win easily


Tuesday, 07 Dec 2021 12:41 PM

DAP accuses EC of 'playing dirty' by manipulating electoral roll

Candidates claim voters being moved around by changing their voting stations.

DAP accuses EC of 'playing dirty' by manipulating electoral roll

Monday, 06 Dec 2021 04:57 PM

8 to fight for Dudong seat in Sarawak polls

Only four constituencies will see a straight fight, as campaigning gets underway.

8 to fight for Dudong seat in Sarawak polls

Monday, 06 Dec 2021 11:11 AM

Bersatu man Ali Biju to defend Krian seat as independent

With his candidacy confirmed, it could be five-way fight for Dayak-majority seat.

Bersatu man Ali Biju to defend Krian seat as independent

Sunday, 05 Dec 2021 04:19 PM

EC bans campaign workers from outside Sarawak for state elections

Interstate travel restriction is indicated in just-released polls SOP.

Sunday, 05 Dec 2021 06:57 AM

Sarawak to see battle of 2 big names in Batu Kawah

Analysts split over outcome in the crowded field, where the main contenders are Sim Kui Hian and Kelvin Yii.

Sarawak to see battle of 2 big names in Batu Kawah

Friday, 03 Dec 2021 06:11 PM

Abang Jo trades Satok for backwater Gedong in coming polls

Ibrahim Baki to contest in CM’s current seat.

Abang Jo trades Satok for backwater Gedong in coming polls

Friday, 03 Dec 2021 07:00 AM

Analysts project Malacca-like low voter turnout in Sarawak polls

They cite reasons such as fear of contracting Covid-19, unfavourable year-end monsoon weather and restrictive campaign SOP.

Thursday, 02 Dec 2021 06:01 PM

Sarawak DAP chief gives up Kota Sentosa seat to contest in Padungan

Chong Chieng Jen to explain to irate constituents events that led to incumbent Wong King Wei leaving party.

Sarawak DAP chief gives up Kota Sentosa seat to contest in Padungan

Thursday, 02 Dec 2021 04:40 PM

PKR wants to settle Sarawak polls seat dispute by morning

State chapter hopes DAP will agree to give up Kemena, Senadin and Piasau.

PKR wants to settle Sarawak polls seat dispute by morning

Wednesday, 01 Dec 2021 04:01 PM

Adenan’s widow not defending Tanjong Datu seat, says Abang Johari

Jamilah Anu opts to retire, son Azizul to take over. 

Adenan’s widow not defending Tanjong Datu seat, says Abang Johari