Jason Santos

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


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Friday, 16 Nov 2018 04:30 PM

Define the exact age of marriage, judge tells lawmakers

‘Cukup umur’ leaves too much room for interpretation and abuse, says High Court Judge Martin Idang.

Define the exact age of marriage, judge tells lawmakers

Friday, 16 Nov 2018 02:00 PM

Sending Filipino migrants in Sabah back no longer feasible

State must find a way of absorbing IMM13 holders, suggests deputy home minister.

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Sending Filipino migrants in Sabah back no longer feasible

Friday, 16 Nov 2018 02:00 PM

500,000 inland foreigners in Sabah, says registry director

Refugees, those who have overstayed, and stateless children pose a bigger problem for Immigration than illegal immigrants. 

500,000 inland foreigners in Sabah, says registry director

Friday, 16 Nov 2018 11:15 AM

Malaysians clueless about constitution, says senior judge

Chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak blasts ignorance over tthe concept of separation of powers.

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Malaysians clueless about constitution, says senior judge

Thursday, 15 Nov 2018 01:52 PM

Sabah to resume flying doctor services

It will start in May or June next year.

Sabah to resume flying doctor services


Thursday, 15 Nov 2018 01:35 PM

Sabah passes amendments to assume territorial rights

Move will allow state to impose a 5% sales tax on petroleum.

Sabah passes amendments to assume territorial rights

Thursday, 15 Nov 2018 01:35 PM

Drag racing circuit in the works for Sabah Auto City

It will cost RM153 million and include specialised workshops, auto exhibition area and garages.

Wednesday, 14 Nov 2018 11:14 PM

Shafie eyeing Sabah Electricity takeover

CM says state govt ready to play bigger role in preparation of services and critical amenities.

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Wednesday, 14 Nov 2018 10:15 PM

Lack of petroleum import duty, excise limits Sabah's revenue, says Shafie

Demanding 40% of federal revenue is harder because of Asean Free Trade Agreement, says chief minister.

Lack of petroleum import duty, excise limits Sabah's revenue, says Shafie

Wednesday, 14 Nov 2018 06:34 PM

Sabah to impose 5% tax on live, frozen fish exports

Tax will come into effect January 1 next year.

Sabah to impose 5% tax on live, frozen fish exports

Wednesday, 14 Nov 2018 06:03 PM

Sabah ups allocation for scholarships, education-related cash aid

RM52 million allocation in line with state Education Ministry's efforts to give poor students a chance to apply for enrolment in top institutions.

Sabah ups allocation for scholarships, education-related cash aid

Tuesday, 13 Nov 2018 02:30 PM

Sabah still needs a dam, says minister

Existing water shortage must still be resolved, says Peter Anthony.

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Sabah still needs a dam, says minister

Tuesday, 13 Nov 2018 02:16 PM

Sabah seeks cut from Petronas’ RM30 billion dividend to Putrajaya

Karanaan rep says this is apt as state is behind 50% of country's oil production.

Sabah seeks cut from Petronas’ RM30 billion dividend to Putrajaya

Monday, 12 Nov 2018 04:03 PM

Sabah deputy speaker stops Kitingan's bid to table alternative budget

Criticise or give statements to the press but don't present your own budget, says Ahmad.

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Sabah deputy speaker stops Kitingan's bid to table alternative budget

Monday, 12 Nov 2018 03:36 PM

Sabah will keep control of immigration, says Shafie

More discussions with Putrajaya before state can regain control over other areas, CM tells legislature.