Desmond Davidson

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

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Tuesday, 30 Nov 2021 02:22 PM

Sarawak to realise airline dream with boutique carrier

Fleet likely to comprise 100- to 120-seater aircraft, Abang Johari says.

Sarawak to realise airline dream with boutique carrier

Tuesday, 30 Nov 2021 06:49 AM

PBK entry dashes Pakatan’s hopes for straight fights in Sarawak 

Record number of candidates expected in December 18 state elections.

PBK entry dashes Pakatan’s hopes for straight fights in Sarawak 

Saturday, 27 Nov 2021 04:30 PM

We’ll contest all 4 disputed seats if issue unresolved, PKR warns DAP

Sarawak PKR says it will do this unless agreement reached before state polls’ nomination day.

We’ll contest all 4 disputed seats if issue unresolved, PKR warns DAP

Friday, 26 Nov 2021 02:43 PM

Sarawak DAP reveals its first 18 candidates

Identities of six contenders kept secret ‘for strategic reasons’.

Sarawak DAP reveals its first 18 candidates

Thursday, 25 Nov 2021 06:49 PM

Draft SOP for Sarawak polls allows physical campaigning, ceramah only in villages, longhouses

Election Commission also does not permit outsiders, non-residents to canvass for votes in these areas, a proposal shows.

Draft SOP for Sarawak polls allows physical campaigning, ceramah only in villages, longhouses


Thursday, 25 Nov 2021 11:15 AM

Sarawak CM wants East Malaysian rep on IRB board

Abang Jo says ‘we all forgot about it’, rule must now be honoured.

Sarawak CM wants East Malaysian rep on IRB board

Wednesday, 24 Nov 2021 04:41 PM

Sarawak civil society groups want practical polls SOP

Do not deny political parties, candidates the chance to meet voters in safe manner, they say.

Sarawak civil society groups want practical polls SOP

Wednesday, 24 Nov 2021 11:55 AM

Sarawak to go to the polls on Dec 18

Nomination on Dec 6.

Sarawak to go to the polls on Dec 18

Tuesday, 23 Nov 2021 02:30 PM

Sarawak CM dismisses queries about GPS dispute over 3 seats

Abang Johari Abang Openg says alliance will decide on matter after consultation.

Sarawak CM dismisses queries about GPS dispute over 3 seats

Tuesday, 23 Nov 2021 07:00 AM

Sarawak polls in monsoon season no problem for GPS, says analyst

Ruling coalition has been preparing for the day for the past two years, says James Chin.

Sarawak polls in monsoon season no problem for GPS, says analyst

Saturday, 20 Nov 2021 05:20 PM

Anwar tells Sarawak PKR leaders to continue seat talks with PSB

Pakatan Harapan chairman believes opposition must remain united.

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 Anwar tells Sarawak PKR leaders to continue seat talks with PSB

Saturday, 20 Nov 2021 05:07 PM

Anwar says hard to gauge outcome in Malacca

Poor voter turnout makes it difficult to determine Pakatan’s chances of winning polls.

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Anwar says hard to gauge outcome in Malacca

Saturday, 13 Nov 2021 06:43 PM

Would-be polls candidates hit the campaign trail the old way in Sarawak

They are trying to do as much as they could before new Covid-19 rules are imposed.

Would-be polls candidates hit the campaign trail the old way in Sarawak

Saturday, 13 Nov 2021 03:12 PM

Sarawak politician slams EC for dragging foot over polls meeting

Due to delay, ‘only December is left’, PBB lawmaker says.

Sarawak politician slams EC for dragging foot over polls meeting

Friday, 12 Nov 2021 04:55 PM

Over 266,000 in Sarawak have had their booster jab

But DAP lawmaker says many still concerned about mix-and-match vaccination.

Over 266,000 in Sarawak have had their booster jab