Jason Santos

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


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Saturday, 27 Apr 2019 03:32 PM

Sandakan set to be a battle of two roses

Both Vivian Wong and Linda Tsen have joined electoral politics due to the death of a loved one.

Sandakan set to be a battle of two roses

Saturday, 27 Apr 2019 12:36 PM

Sandakan by-election to see five-cornered fight

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Sandakan by-election to see five-cornered fight

Saturday, 27 Apr 2019 07:00 AM

As Sandakan prepares for polls, locals want revival of local economy

Falling palm oil prices have brought the local economy to a standstill.

As Sandakan prepares for polls, locals want revival of local economy

Friday, 26 Apr 2019 03:40 PM

PBS picks ex-MP Linda Tsen, confident of upset in Sandakan

Party president Maximus Ongkili says PBS has been steadfast on Sabah rights.

PBS picks ex-MP Linda Tsen, confident of upset in Sandakan

Thursday, 25 Apr 2019 05:43 PM

Why didn’t BN execute Sandakan projects if it had planned them, Guan Eng asks Khairy

Finance minister says the former government 'only knows how to talk, don't know how to do'.

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Why didn’t BN execute Sandakan projects if it had planned them, Guan Eng asks Khairy


Thursday, 25 Apr 2019 01:45 PM

Vivian Wong to defend late dad’s Sandakan seat

Late MP’s fourth child active in politics since 2012.

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Vivian Wong to defend late dad’s Sandakan seat

Wednesday, 24 Apr 2019 05:18 PM

Children used to sell drugs in Malaysia, says deputy home minister

Syndicates are using children, who will not be charged in court, as legal loophole, says Mohd Aziz Jamman.

Children used to sell drugs in Malaysia, says deputy home minister

Tuesday, 23 Apr 2019 02:18 PM

Malaysia, Indonesia ink agreement on stateless persons

Human rights groups in two countries will work together to resolve the issue that is rampant in Sabah. 

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Malaysia, Indonesia ink agreement on stateless persons

Sunday, 21 Apr 2019 07:28 PM

Sabah, Sarawak should ask to form confederation if they want equality, says expert

Equal partnership in a federation is a myth, says law professor.

Sabah, Sarawak should ask to form confederation if they want equality, says expert

Sunday, 21 Apr 2019 04:05 PM

High Court registry relocation purely judicial decision, says Liew

There is nothing in the law that says the registry has to forever remain in Sarawak, says de facto law minister.

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High Court registry relocation purely judicial decision, says Liew

Sunday, 21 Apr 2019 03:20 PM

Top judge plays down registrar office move from Sarawak to Sabah

Chief judge David Wong Dak Wah says the registry system will be operating from the new court complex in Kota Kinabalu.

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Top judge plays down registrar office move from Sarawak to Sabah

Thursday, 18 Apr 2019 07:59 PM

Only 30% Pan Borneo Highway compensation notices received

This is only RM315 million of the RM1 billion in total payout for landowners affected by the highway.

Only 30% Pan Borneo Highway compensation notices received

Thursday, 18 Apr 2019 12:29 PM

Understaffed Sabah govt won’t go on hiring drive, says CM

Mohd Shafie Apdal says of 25,000 positions, only 21,000 filled.

Understaffed Sabah govt won’t go on hiring drive, says CM

Thursday, 18 Apr 2019 10:01 AM

4 Sabah opposition parties in talks to field single candidate in Sandakan

PBS, Solidariti, SAPP and state MCA mulling having just one candidate contest to have better chance at beating Pakatan.

4 Sabah opposition parties in talks to field single candidate in Sandakan

Wednesday, 17 Apr 2019 01:43 PM

Refugees to settle on islands, not Sabah mainland, says CM

Mohd Shafie Apdal has proposed to allow those fleeing southern Philippines to inhabit border islands.

Refugees to settle on islands, not Sabah mainland, says CM