Jason Santos

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


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Friday, 01 Feb 2019 11:00 AM

Autonomy will boost Sabah Umno, say analysts

Party needs drastic measures to woo disenchanted grassroots after mass exodus of leaders late last year.

Autonomy will boost Sabah Umno, say analysts

Friday, 01 Feb 2019 11:00 AM

Bung ready to restore Sabah Umno to former glory

He never expected to lead, but with ground support from the grassroots, he intends to lead the party back into prominence.  

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Bung ready to restore Sabah Umno to former glory

Wednesday, 30 Jan 2019 05:18 PM

Sabah Umno still relevant, says Bung Moktar

Only 10% left the party in mass exodus, says the new chief.

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Sabah Umno still relevant, says Bung Moktar

Monday, 28 Jan 2019 11:00 AM

Sabah Umno defectors waiting for Bersatu’s move, say sources

GE14 deal barring Warisan, Bersatu from encroaching onto each other’s space holding back defectors.

Sunday, 27 Jan 2019 03:47 PM

New Sabah ruling pact registration on hold until desertion matters resolved

Registration of Gabungan Bersatu Sabah hits a snag owing to Sabah Umno members' desertion of coalition late last year.

New Sabah ruling pact registration on hold until desertion matters resolved


Sunday, 27 Jan 2019 02:49 PM

Sabah will settle debt owed by state football body, says Shafie

The RM6 million accumulated debt includes months of unpaid wages to players.

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Sabah will settle debt owed by state football body, says Shafie

Sunday, 27 Jan 2019 12:58 PM

Sabah to carry out forensic accounting on state GLCs

State to check extent of financial mismanagement by previous government, says chief minister.

Sabah to carry out forensic accounting on state GLCs

Sunday, 27 Jan 2019 10:10 AM

Floods hit five Sabah districts, 2,555 people displaced

State secretary Hasim Paijan expects the number of victims to increase.

Floods hit five Sabah districts, 2,555 people displaced

Friday, 25 Jan 2019 06:29 PM

Ex-Umno man joins Warisan, others may follow soon

Tampasuk assemblyman Musbah Jamli is among a group of former Umno leaders who quit the party in December.

Ex-Umno man joins Warisan, others may follow soon

Friday, 25 Jan 2019 02:32 PM

Migrants not mistakenly getting citizenship, assures Sabah NRD director

Checks through officers, database ensures almost all possible loopholes plugged, says Ismail Ahmad.

Migrants not mistakenly getting citizenship, assures Sabah NRD director

Tuesday, 22 Jan 2019 09:15 PM

PBS chief urges caution in handing out replacement identification documents

Authorities must ensure foreigners do not attempt to acquire Malaysian citizenship documents, Maximus Ongkili says.

Tuesday, 22 Jan 2019 02:39 PM

Tough to bring Malaysians in Syria home, says top cop

It's harder still as their whereabouts in the country are unknown, Fuzi Harun explains. 

Tough to bring Malaysians in Syria home, says top cop

Tuesday, 22 Jan 2019 02:06 PM

Sabah crime down overall, petty crime high, says IGP

Such crimes related to gambling, drugs, Fuzi Harun says in Kota Kinabalu.

Sabah crime down overall, petty crime high, says IGP

Tuesday, 22 Jan 2019 01:25 PM

More than 4,700 arrested for drugs in Sabah last year

Syabu the most confiscated drug at 211kg last year, says IGP.

More than 4,700 arrested for drugs in Sabah last year

Tuesday, 22 Jan 2019 11:00 AM

Loopholes in Sabah law allow foreigners to claim ‘native status’

Law professor highlights clashes in federal constitution and state law, which allows the opportunists to exploit the situation.

Loopholes in Sabah law allow foreigners to claim ‘native status’