Desmond Davidson

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

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Sunday, 23 Feb 2020 06:02 PM

2 GPS leaders say meeting not linked to speculation on new govt

It is the ‘usual meeting between Sarawak CM and GPS MPs before a parliament meeting’, says spokesman Abdullah Saidol.

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2 GPS leaders say meeting not linked to speculation on new govt

Sunday, 23 Feb 2020 01:59 PM

Opposition, ruling forces meet amid speculation over future of Pakatan govt

Parties convene their members to plan as cracks appear in the coalition after Friday's meeting.

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Opposition, ruling forces meet amid speculation over future of Pakatan govt

Saturday, 22 Feb 2020 04:05 PM

Baru Bian faces backlash over parliamentary coordinator appointments

Local PKR, Amanah leaders accuse state chief of unilateral ‘abuse of power, cronyism, nepotism’ in choosing ‘outsider’.

Baru Bian faces backlash over parliamentary coordinator appointments

Saturday, 22 Feb 2020 02:24 PM

Star changes name to Parti Aspirasi Rakyat Sarawak

Rebranded party aims to be third force in state politics, touts independence referendum.

Star changes name to Parti Aspirasi Rakyat Sarawak

Friday, 21 Feb 2020 04:23 PM

Baru says delay in Sarawak school repairs due to bureaucracy, not row

Works minister says work should proceed while the matter of centralising the schools is being sorted out.

Baru says delay in Sarawak school repairs due to bureaucracy, not row


Friday, 21 Feb 2020 10:00 AM

Sarawak to absorb 68 Pan Borneo Highway workers

Project delivery partner’s contract cancelled, forcing firm to lay off mostly Sarawakians.

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Sarawak to absorb 68 Pan Borneo Highway workers

Thursday, 20 Feb 2020 03:30 PM

Pan Borneo Highway way behind schedule, says works minister

Baru Bian says the Sarawak portion of the project is now two months behind schedule and completion may be delayed one year.

Pan Borneo Highway way behind schedule, says works minister

Wednesday, 19 Feb 2020 10:06 PM

No need for Sarawak stimulus package, says CM

State not reliant on China tourists or workers, say industry players.

No need for Sarawak stimulus package, says CM

Wednesday, 19 Feb 2020 03:04 PM

Sarawak suit on hold, awaits decision on Petronas appeal

The appeal will be heard in Putrajaya on March 6.

Sarawak suit on hold, awaits decision on Petronas appeal

Tuesday, 18 Feb 2020 09:04 PM

Sarawak lawmaker wants ‘outsiders’ barred from polls

Idris Buang demands state constitution be changed so only ‘true blue’ Sarawakians contest assembly, parliamentary seats.

Sarawak lawmaker wants ‘outsiders’ barred from polls

Tuesday, 18 Feb 2020 06:47 PM

Sarawak lawyers’ group demands AG reopen land rights murder case

LK4C says 3 alleged conspirators must also be held accountable after ‘ineptitude, incompetence’ in original trial.

Sarawak lawyers’ group demands AG reopen land rights murder case

Tuesday, 18 Feb 2020 04:48 PM

Abang Johari accuses Putrajaya of breaking promises over school repairs

Sarawak chief minister says early loan repayments made as required, work yet to start.

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Abang Johari accuses Putrajaya of breaking promises over school repairs

Saturday, 15 Feb 2020 02:45 PM

Semenggoh Nature Reserve wins coveted global tourism prize

Sarawak CM Abang Johari Openg says award is a recognition of the state's efforts towards a sustainable environment.

Semenggoh Nature Reserve wins coveted global tourism prize

Friday, 14 Feb 2020 04:50 PM

Rights group to contest Sarawak polls to fight for ‘100 % independence’

Pakatan, GPS have let Sarawakians down with corruption and unfulfilled promises, says S4S.

Rights group to contest Sarawak polls to fight for ‘100 % independence’

Thursday, 13 Feb 2020 04:45 PM

Sarawak CM rejects single national land code proposal

Abang Johari Openg allegedly says the federal government can merge the land codes 'over his dead body'.

Sarawak CM rejects single national land code proposal