Desmond Davidson

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

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Tuesday, 16 Jun 2020 03:56 PM

Three in Sarawak family Covid-19 positive

Authorities seeking source of infection as student has been back since before MCO.

Three in Sarawak family Covid-19 positive

Tuesday, 16 Jun 2020 02:35 PM

No drink-driving accidents recorded Sarawak in 18 months, say state police

Fewer drivers who fail breathalyser tests have been arrested so far this year.

No drink-driving accidents recorded Sarawak in 18 months, say state police

Sunday, 14 Jun 2020 01:30 PM

Snap polls won’t solve Muhyiddin’s woes, say experts

Sarawak-based parties ready for GE15, aims to crush Dr Mahathir Mohamad-led Pakatan Harapan.

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Snap polls won’t solve Muhyiddin’s woes, say experts

Sunday, 14 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Kids excited, parents worry as schools reopen

Form 5, 6 classes to start on June 24 with calls for parents to assist teachers prep classrooms.

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Kids excited, parents worry as schools reopen

Sunday, 14 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Headache for teachers once schools reopen

Top-most concern making pupils follow SOP to prevent Covid-19 transmission.

Headache for teachers once schools reopen


Friday, 12 Jun 2020 09:37 PM

Abang Jo says GPS is ‘beautiful woman’ with many ‘suitors’

But which parents will accept proposal from bad prospective son-in-law, he asks.

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Friday, 12 Jun 2020 07:51 PM

Petronas to withdraw appeal, pay disputed Sarawak tax, says Abang Johari  

Federal government has ordered national oil company to pay the at least RM2.8 billion owed.

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Petronas to withdraw appeal, pay disputed Sarawak tax, says Abang Johari  

Friday, 12 Jun 2020 06:00 PM

Sarawak allows all sports, beauty salons to resume

Youth and Sports Ministry will liaise with associations on procedures to resume activities.

Sarawak allows all sports, beauty salons to resume

Thursday, 11 Jun 2020 05:42 PM

Sarawak schools left in the lurch as teachers stuck in peninsula ahead of reopening

Some 2,600 instructors unable to get flights, pay costly airfare to return to state, says minister.

Sarawak schools left in the lurch as teachers stuck in peninsula ahead of reopening

Thursday, 11 Jun 2020 12:23 PM

Road bypassing Brunei already approved by Pakatan govt, says ex-minister

Baru Bian calls out assistant minister's call for new road, saying plans already made.

Road bypassing Brunei already approved by Pakatan govt, says ex-minister

Wednesday, 10 Jun 2020 07:07 PM

Sarawak braces for ‘long, arduous fight’ for oil, gas rights

Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar says current situation does not create a good climate for Sarawak as prime ministers come and go.

Sarawak braces for ‘long, arduous fight’ for oil, gas rights

Tuesday, 09 Jun 2020 07:47 PM

1 new Covid-19 case in Sarawak as it lifts more restrictions

Gatherings of 100 people, inter-district travel without permits allowed.

1 new Covid-19 case in Sarawak as it lifts more restrictions

Saturday, 30 May 2020 04:10 PM

Gawai curbs to protect longhouses’ most vulnerable, says Uggah

Asymptomatic visitors could spread Covid-19, says Sarawak DCM.

Gawai curbs to protect longhouses’ most vulnerable, says Uggah

Saturday, 30 May 2020 07:00 AM

Dayaks cynical about Gawai health SOPs

Sarawakians take issue with 20-guest limit, question whether rules apply to residents of same longhouse.

Dayaks cynical about Gawai health SOPs

Saturday, 30 May 2020 07:00 AM

Covid-19 takes the fun out of Gawai

Virus puts damper on several rituals involving close contact, large gatherings.

Covid-19 takes the fun out of Gawai