Desmond Davidson

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

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Thursday, 11 Nov 2021 06:28 PM

Don’t waste your life becoming a politician, minister tells youth

Sarawak lawmaker advises young to graduate, marry, start family before running for office.

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Don’t waste your life becoming a politician, minister tells youth

Thursday, 11 Nov 2021 04:31 PM

Former Anglican bishop trades church ministry for politics

Bolly Lapok doesn’t say whether he will contest in upcoming polls.

Former Anglican bishop trades church ministry for politics

Wednesday, 10 Nov 2021 07:25 PM

Covid-19 continues to take heavy toll on Sarawak's elderly

Another 12 deaths occurred between October 3 and yesterday, 5 dead on arrival.

Covid-19 continues to take heavy toll on Sarawak's elderly

Wednesday, 10 Nov 2021 06:35 PM

PBB to field fresh faces in Sarawak polls

Party veep says 20% of its 47 candidates will be new.

PBB to field fresh faces in Sarawak polls

Wednesday, 10 Nov 2021 05:21 PM

Sarawak opposition party wants polls only when 100% safe

Stakan candidate says state still in phase 3 of national recovery plan.

Sarawak opposition party wants polls only when 100% safe


Tuesday, 09 Nov 2021 05:36 PM

Sarawak opposition parties roll out polls plans, Gasak opts for Dayak CM

Among others, Gabungan Anak Sarawak wants Bobby William to be chief minister if coalition wins..

Sarawak opposition parties roll out polls plans, Gasak opts for Dayak CM

Friday, 05 Nov 2021 05:09 PM

Sarawak PKR to propose state polls on Jan 2, 2022 to include Undi18

Date most suitable for new and eligible young voters to vote, information chief says.

Sarawak PKR to propose state polls on Jan 2, 2022 to include Undi18

Friday, 05 Nov 2021 03:57 PM

Seat talks done but Abang Johari mum

Gabungan Parti Sarawak chairman says not rushing to make announcement.

Seat talks done but Abang Johari mum

Friday, 05 Nov 2021 02:36 PM

Observers call out GPS’ fear of Undi18 votes with early Sarawak polls

Pact’s decision for emergency to be lifted ahead of time motivated by political expedience to win elections before new voters are eligible to vote, they say.

Observers call out GPS’ fear of Undi18 votes with early Sarawak polls

Wednesday, 03 Nov 2021 12:21 PM

Sarawak CM, cabinet colleagues pay last respects to Masing

Deputy chief minister to be laid to rest this afternoon.

Sarawak CM, cabinet colleagues pay last respects to Masing

Sunday, 31 Oct 2021 02:40 PM

Political foes remember James Masing as soft-spoken man

Despite differences, Sarawak’s opposition says Baleh rep true statesman, will be missed.

Political foes remember James Masing as soft-spoken man

Saturday, 30 Oct 2021 05:15 PM

When will we receive a fair budget allocation, former Sabah rep asks

Another East Malaysian rep says Budget 2022 ‘Malay centric’, insult to right-thinking Sarawakians.

When will we receive a fair budget allocation, former Sabah rep asks

Saturday, 30 Oct 2021 04:40 PM

Sarawak detects 780 Delta cases in 3 weeks

Analysis of variant found in state reveals dominant sub-lineage as AY.23.

Sarawak detects 780 Delta cases in 3 weeks

Friday, 29 Oct 2021 07:00 AM

Analysts say Sarawak youth more likely to back opposition

Surveys point to disenchantment with government ‘not serving interests of young people’.

Analysts say Sarawak youth more likely to back opposition

Thursday, 28 Oct 2021 02:59 PM

Sarawak increases number of flights from 89 to 223 weekly

Up to airlines to start operating on new schedule from Monday, says state transport minister.

Sarawak increases number of flights from 89 to 223 weekly