Jason Santos

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


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Wednesday, 17 Apr 2019 11:15 AM

Sabah Umno to get ‘independence’ this year, says Rahman Dahlan

The state chapter will be able to pick its chief, and candidates for election and chief minister.

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Sabah Umno to get ‘independence’ this year, says Rahman Dahlan

Wednesday, 17 Apr 2019 10:55 AM

Umno back on firm footing again, says Rahman

Supreme Council member dismisses Bersatu threat in the state and points to three by-election wins since GE14 as proof of revival.

Umno back on firm footing again, says Rahman

Tuesday, 16 Apr 2019 04:08 PM

Tensions high as Musa, former partymen meet at assembly

Source says many leaders hold grudge against former CM for abandoning state after GE14.
 

Tensions high as Musa, former partymen meet at assembly

Tuesday, 16 Apr 2019 01:35 PM

If Putrajaya can have trains, why not Sabah, asks minister

Cost of Kudat-Kota Kinabalu line pegged at about RM5.2 billion with funding via state coffers or through federal grants, soft loans.

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If Putrajaya can have trains, why not Sabah, asks minister

Tuesday, 16 Apr 2019 10:45 AM

Musa Aman turns up at Sabah assembly sitting, first since GE14

Sibuga assemblyman risks losing seat in 3 consecutive no-shows. 

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Musa Aman turns up at Sabah assembly sitting, first since GE14


Monday, 15 Apr 2019 04:44 PM

Sabah’s tourism tax revenue to be used for promos, assembly told

Funds to be used to promote state's tourism products both locally and abroad, says deputy CM.

Sabah’s tourism tax revenue to be used for promos, assembly told

Monday, 15 Apr 2019 03:23 PM

Committees looking into Sabah’s share of revenue that Putrajaya owes, says CM

It will take time to audit taxes collected by federal agencies, says Shafie

Committees looking into Sabah’s share of revenue that Putrajaya owes, says CM

Monday, 15 Apr 2019 01:01 PM

Shafie welcomes move to file motion on Sabah’s equal partners status

He says semantic debates must end, matter must be kept from becoming overly politicised.
 

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Monday, 15 Apr 2019 07:00 AM

Musa Aman expected at Sabah assembly after long absence

Former chief minister has not asked to to be excused so he must be planning to attend sitting tomorrow, says Speaker.

Musa Aman expected at Sabah assembly after long absence

Sunday, 14 Apr 2019 09:33 PM

Poor marketing a challenge for Sabah craftsmen, says Shafie

CM says state could've surpassed Kraftangan Malaysia's target of RM49.5 million in craft sales last year had govt provided assistance to group.

Poor marketing a challenge for Sabah craftsmen, says Shafie

Sunday, 14 Apr 2019 08:00 PM

Shafie hopes to end Pakatan’s losing streak in Sandakan

Sabah chief minister promises to do his best to break Pakatan Harapan's string of losses in previous 3 by-elections.

Shafie hopes to end Pakatan’s losing streak in Sandakan

Saturday, 13 Apr 2019 05:19 PM

Sabah Pakatan will go all out to retain Sandakan, says Liew

State PH chairman says party needs to work hard as there are many opponents eyeing the seat.

Sabah Pakatan will go all out to retain Sandakan, says Liew

Saturday, 13 Apr 2019 04:58 PM

Deputy CM calls for more Sabahan women to be given Datukship

Christina Liew says their contributions to society should be acknowledged.

Deputy CM calls for more Sabahan women to be given Datukship

Wednesday, 10 Apr 2019 06:54 PM

Putrajaya should’ve acted on Article 160 grouses, say Sabah, Sarawak activists

Article 160 defines 'the federation' as that established under Federation of Malaya Agreement 1948, not the Malaysia formed in 1963.

Putrajaya should’ve acted on Article 160 grouses, say Sabah, Sarawak activists

Wednesday, 10 Apr 2019 04:26 PM

It’ll take ages for Sabah, Sarawak to get another chance at equal status, says Liew

De facto law minister says the states passed on golden opportunity to 'set things right' yesterday.

It’ll take ages for Sabah, Sarawak to get another chance at equal status, says Liew