Desmond Davidson

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

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Saturday, 23 Nov 2019 05:31 PM

Impossible for Anwar, Baru camps to reconcile after public row, says analyst

Today's convention fiaso just the spark needed to start war, says James Chin.

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Impossible for Anwar, Baru camps to reconcile after public row, says analyst

Saturday, 23 Nov 2019 04:07 PM

Anwar praise of Baru Bian’s ex-sidekick raises concerns

Selangau division leaders demand Joshua Jabeng apologise for undermining Sarawak PKR leadership.

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Anwar praise of Baru Bian’s ex-sidekick raises concerns

Saturday, 23 Nov 2019 01:19 PM

No compromise in winning Sarawak polls, Anwar tells fractious PKR

Current infighting boils over at a party convention in Miri as many state leaders did not show up.

No compromise in winning Sarawak polls, Anwar tells fractious PKR

Friday, 22 Nov 2019 09:33 PM

Sarawak coast guard starts life with 50 men, 3 patrol boats

State has allocated RM90 million to protection of its coastal areas, marine resources and marine parks

Sarawak coast guard starts life with 50 men, 3 patrol boats

Thursday, 21 Nov 2019 03:27 PM

Sarawak sues Petronas over unpaid sales tax

State government has filed claim documents at the Kuching High Court.

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Sarawak sues Petronas over unpaid sales tax


Thursday, 21 Nov 2019 03:21 PM

Sarawak PKR secretary to declare youth convention invalid

Convention secretary issues letter stating state’s position, as party infighting continues unabated.

Sarawak PKR secretary to declare youth convention invalid

Wednesday, 20 Nov 2019 12:43 PM

Petronas ‘arrogant’ for not paying Sarawak oil tax, says deputy CM

National oil giant is not complying with state law that demands 5% sales tax on petroleum.

Petronas ‘arrogant’ for not paying Sarawak oil tax, says deputy CM

Wednesday, 20 Nov 2019 07:00 AM

New road tax policy burdens rural Sarawak motorcycle owners

RTD requirement for registration great inconvenience to those living in the remote areas, says state minister. 

New road tax policy burdens rural Sarawak motorcycle owners

Tuesday, 19 Nov 2019 07:00 AM

Don’t use Tg Piai as a yardstick in Sarawak, CM warned

Although Pakatan Harapan going through turmoil now, sentiments in Borneo state differ from the peninsula.

Saturday, 16 Nov 2019 10:04 AM

Barred academician should’ve gotten medical help, says Sarawak CM

After intervention from two federal ministers, Wong Chin Huat was hospitalised for one night before returning to KL.

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Friday, 15 Nov 2019 07:34 PM

DAP rep skips meeting with Sarawak lawyer

State counsel hoped Pending assemblyman would repeat allegation against him without parliamentary immunity.

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DAP rep skips meeting with Sarawak lawyer

Friday, 15 Nov 2019 02:30 PM

Sarawak may reconsider Baram dam, says utilities minister

Stephen Rundi says there is an increase of energy demand in the region as Indonesia aims to shift its capital to Kalimantan.

Sarawak may reconsider Baram dam, says utilities minister

Thursday, 14 Nov 2019 04:55 PM

Sarawak should have its own high court registry, says SUPP Youth leader

Milton Foo says Sabah and Sarawak already have separate Bars, attorneys-general and police commissioners.

Sarawak should have its own high court registry, says SUPP Youth leader

Thursday, 14 Nov 2019 10:53 AM

Sarawak agrees to move high court registry in last-minute compromise

It is agreed the registry’s location be rotated between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu every 10 years.

Wednesday, 13 Nov 2019 07:33 PM

DAP rep tarnishing my son for political gain, says Abang Johari

He quit from firm a year before RM360 million oil contract was awarded, says CM.