Jason Santos

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


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Sunday, 09 Jun 2019 12:40 PM

Sabah, Indonesia to restart rhino breeding talks

State officials due to meet with counterparts for negotiations in the coming week.

Sabah, Indonesia to restart rhino breeding talks

Saturday, 08 Jun 2019 07:00 AM

6 years after ESSCom, squatters still rule Sabah’s east coast

Bajau, Suluk colonise Lahad Datu and other areas as insurgency in southern Philippines fuels illegal immigration.

6 years after ESSCom, squatters still rule Sabah’s east coast

Wednesday, 05 Jun 2019 01:40 PM

Shafie to deal with think-tank infighting after Raya

Institute Development of Studies CEO, chairman caught in a tussle, report local media. 

Shafie to deal with think-tank infighting after Raya

Sunday, 02 Jun 2019 09:22 PM

Dr Mahathir lauds Warisan as ‘good partner’ to Pakatan

PM says ruling Sabah party has 3 members in his cabinet, namely Liew Vui Keong, Mohamaddin Ketapi and Darell Leiking.

Dr Mahathir lauds Warisan as ‘good partner’ to Pakatan

Sunday, 02 Jun 2019 05:41 PM

Musa Aman to host breaking of fast in constituency

Former CM makes what is believed to be first public appearance at Sibuga since May 9 polls.

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Musa Aman to host breaking of fast in constituency


Sunday, 02 Jun 2019 04:45 PM

Sabah welcomes more effective Esscom

CM responds to Putrajaya's reported plans to boost command's operations, introduce cost-cutting measures.

Sabah welcomes more effective Esscom

Sunday, 02 Jun 2019 02:14 PM

No need for new RCI for Sabah illegals, says law minister 

Recommendations and report from last inquiry still relevant

No need for new RCI for Sabah illegals, says law minister 

Friday, 31 May 2019 05:01 PM

Pairin, Shafie closes Sabah’s Kaamatan festival

The two former political colleagues-turned-rivals were seen embracing each other at the festival.

Pairin, Shafie closes Sabah’s Kaamatan festival

Friday, 31 May 2019 07:00 AM

How Kota Kinabalu Ramadan traders curb food wastage

They give away leftovers to homeless people and plan their business purchases around their customers.

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How Kota Kinabalu Ramadan traders curb food wastage

Thursday, 30 May 2019 07:00 AM

PTPTN should consider higher living costs for Sabah borrowers

Sabah folk have long complained that their cost of living is 30% higher than in peninsula and offers less job opportunities for degree holders.

PTPTN should consider higher living costs for Sabah borrowers

Thursday, 30 May 2019 07:00 AM

How about ASN-style unit trust, borrowers tell PTPTN

Fund should emulate PNB’s model as one way of recovering study loans, Sabah town hall hears.

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How about ASN-style unit trust, borrowers tell PTPTN

Wednesday, 29 May 2019 09:53 PM

PBS calls for second RCI on illegal immigrants in Sabah

President says it will serve as follow-up to 2012 inquiry, which heard numerous instances of illegals being given identification documents, PR status.

PBS calls for second RCI on illegal immigrants in Sabah

Wednesday, 29 May 2019 05:49 PM

Tam suffered massive internal bleeding due to kidney failure

Autopsy found inflamed kidneys with stones in them.

Tam suffered massive internal bleeding due to kidney failure

Tuesday, 28 May 2019 12:22 PM

Debating Bumi privileges not a present-day priority, says Bersatu leader

Focusing on such contentious issues not right move for Putrajaya, says Wan Saiful Wan Jan.

Tuesday, 28 May 2019 11:17 AM

80% student loan borrowers in B40 group, says Wan Saiful

PTPTN chairman tells radio show 19% of borrowers who made no attempt to settle dues are simply unable to service loans.

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80% student loan borrowers in B40 group, says Wan Saiful