Jason Santos

Jason is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight. You can follow him on Twitter.


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Wednesday, 09 Oct 2019 01:45 PM

Court declares Sabah Water Dept appointment unlawful

The law says only members of the public service are qualified for senior posts.

Court declares Sabah Water Dept appointment unlawful

Tuesday, 08 Oct 2019 07:00 AM

Sabah PKR fears power tussle with Salleh’s entry, say insiders

It wouldn't be the first instance of a newbie hijacking state chapter's leadership.

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Sabah PKR fears power tussle with Salleh’s entry, say insiders

Sunday, 06 Oct 2019 01:19 PM

Friend or no, we will still fight you, Sabah Umno chief tells Salleh

Bung Mokhtar wishes his former party colleague good luck in PKR. 

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Friend or no, we will still fight you, Sabah Umno chief tells Salleh

Saturday, 05 Oct 2019 07:30 PM

Ex-Umno minister Salleh Said Keruak joins PKR

Sabah leaders fuming after being left in the dark on central leadership's approval of former CM's application on August 25.

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Ex-Umno minister Salleh Said Keruak joins PKR

Monday, 30 Sep 2019 07:00 AM

Highway to new Indonesia capital among Sabah Umno’s promises

Bung Moktar Radin also vows inclusion of MA63 pledges in federal constitution, end of Putrajaya's control over allocations.

Highway to new Indonesia capital among Sabah Umno’s promises


Saturday, 28 Sep 2019 05:54 PM

Ongkili pinching reps allegation ‘a total lie’, says Warisan sec-gen

Loretto Padua points to weaknesses in PBS leadership as underlying reason behind Rahman defection.

Ongkili pinching reps allegation ‘a total lie’, says Warisan sec-gen

Friday, 27 Sep 2019 06:06 PM

PBS hits out at Warisan for ‘pinching’ reps

There should be anti-hopping law to stop leap-frogging, says Maximus Ongkili. 

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PBS hits out at Warisan for ‘pinching’ reps

Friday, 27 Sep 2019 05:38 PM

MACC to focus on environmental corruption 

The anti-graft body is formulating strategies to deal with corruption leading to pollution and poaching, says Latheefa Koya.

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MACC to focus on environmental corruption 

Friday, 27 Sep 2019 02:01 PM

Labuk rep ditches PBS for Warisan

Abdul Rahman Kongkawang expressed interest in joining Sabah's ruling party back in May, reveals Mohd Shafie Apdal.

Labuk rep ditches PBS for Warisan

Friday, 27 Sep 2019 11:39 AM

PBS dismisses talk of reps joining Warisan

Assemblymen say they will never betray voters' trust.

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PBS dismisses talk of reps joining Warisan

Tuesday, 24 Sep 2019 05:45 PM

Jealousy motive for toddler’s killing, say police

Cops have four suspects in custody, suspected of battering child to death in revenge for mother’s scolding.

Jealousy motive for toddler’s killing, say police

Tuesday, 24 Sep 2019 04:27 PM

Indonesian fishermen kidnapped in Sabah waters

Police men armed with assault rifles took captives to Tawi-Tawi in the Philippines.

Indonesian fishermen kidnapped in Sabah waters

Monday, 23 Sep 2019 06:40 PM

Sabah hopeful 20% oil royalty will be met under Budget 2020

40% state revenue entitlement also part of claims under Malaysia Agreement.

Sabah hopeful 20% oil royalty will be met under Budget 2020

Monday, 23 Sep 2019 02:30 PM

Govt to call for investors in Labuan bridge at year-end

Participants in the private finance initiative will be repaid through land swaps and toll collection, says MP.

Govt to call for investors in Labuan bridge at year-end

Sunday, 22 Sep 2019 11:05 AM

Sabah Umno banks on fresh faces to revive fortunes

Young, enthusiastic and commited to the party struggle, they believe they are the vanguard that will take the party to new heights.  

Sabah Umno banks on fresh faces to revive fortunes