Desmond Davidson

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

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Saturday, 27 Jul 2019 04:59 PM

Sarawakians believe Guan Eng’s bark is worse than his bite

Finance  minister not a key factor in Kuching-Putrajaya relationship, they say.

Sarawakians believe Guan Eng’s bark is worse than his bite

Thursday, 25 Jul 2019 05:35 PM

Federal Court grants leave to appeal decision not to disqualify Pujut assemblyman

Mohd Asfia Awang Nasser, Wong Soon Koh and Sarawak legislature gave 19 reasons why they should be heard.

Federal Court grants leave to appeal decision not to disqualify Pujut assemblyman

Thursday, 25 Jul 2019 12:18 PM

Wan Junaidi says environmental quality programme not early warning system

Former minister slams Yeo Bin Yee assertion that EQMP had failed in Johor pollution crises as ‘irresponsible’.

Wan Junaidi says environmental quality programme not early warning system

Wednesday, 24 Jul 2019 08:13 PM

Sarawak Day rally organisers say they are harassed, intimidated

Former PKR member says harassment of state nationalists grown worse since Pakatan came into power last year.

Sarawak Day rally organisers say they are harassed, intimidated

Wednesday, 24 Jul 2019 02:00 PM

Guan Eng’s payment demand ‘tasteless, unnecessary’, says Sarawak govt

Sarawak govt spokesman Abdullah Saidol says the state has never defaulted its loan repayments.

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Guan Eng’s payment demand ‘tasteless, unnecessary’, says Sarawak govt


Thursday, 18 Jul 2019 04:03 PM

PSB’s Wong meets Abang Johari but won’t confirm resignation

Sarawak minister does appear to be saying goodbye, however, with video pledging friendship and support for the chief minister.

PSB’s Wong meets Abang Johari but won’t confirm resignation

Wednesday, 17 Jul 2019 09:17 PM

Concern Sarawak youth still won’t get to vote in 2021 state polls

Politicians, civil group urge for technicalities to be sorted out, passage into law completed quickly.

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Concern Sarawak youth still won’t get to vote in 2021 state polls

Monday, 15 Jul 2019 06:00 PM

I will resign in 48 hours, says PSB’s Wong Soon Koh

I want to meet CM first as a matter of courtesy, minister explains.

I will resign in 48 hours, says PSB’s Wong Soon Koh

Sunday, 14 Jul 2019 05:30 PM

Stop whining and resign now, Masing tells PSB’s Wong

PRS chief says PSB president should have seen writing on the wall after GPS moves to cut ties.

Stop whining and resign now, Masing tells PSB’s Wong

Friday, 12 Jul 2019 06:08 PM

Hint of discontent in Sarawak govt as 2 more reps reported to have quit PSB

They are believed to have followed  deputy party president and state Assistant Transport Minister Jerip Susil. 

Hint of discontent in Sarawak govt as 2 more reps reported to have quit PSB

Friday, 12 Jul 2019 03:51 PM

Manyin blames broken PH election promises on 400 Sarawak schools falling apart

State education minister goes on offensive, says Putrajaya foot-dragging on manifesto pledges not solving issues.

Manyin blames broken PH election promises on 400 Sarawak schools falling apart

Thursday, 11 Jul 2019 05:39 PM

Parti Sarawak Bersatu deputy president quits

Jerip Susil says only the chief minister has the vision to bring progress to the state’s rural constituencies.

Parti Sarawak Bersatu deputy president quits

Wednesday, 10 Jul 2019 06:09 PM

Haze not likely this year, experts say

This is despite record temperatures sweeping many parts of the region.

Haze not likely this year, experts say

Monday, 08 Jul 2019 07:21 PM

GPS, too, offers conditional support for bill to lower voting age

Like Umno and PAS, Sarawak's ruling coalition wants automatic voter registration in exchange for its vote.

GPS, too, offers conditional support for bill to lower voting age

Friday, 05 Jul 2019 09:13 PM

Sarawak not ceding control over oil and gas to Petronas, says CM

Exploration regulatory authority is state's constitutional right, say Abang Johari, 

Sarawak not ceding control over oil and gas to Petronas, says CM