Jason Santos

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


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Thursday, 25 Oct 2018 07:11 PM

Court to rule on Musa's suit against Shafie on Nov 7

Judge Yew Jing Kee hears oral submissions from both parties in five-hour session.

Court to rule on Musa's suit against Shafie on Nov 7

Thursday, 25 Oct 2018 01:20 PM

Sabah seeks only what it is owed, says Shafie

CM says state needs better infrastructure.

Thursday, 25 Oct 2018 12:07 AM

Gabungan Bersatu Sabah gets mixed reviews

What can the leaders do now in the new coalition that they were not able to do when they were in power, asks Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah leader.

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Gabungan Bersatu Sabah gets mixed reviews

Wednesday, 24 Oct 2018 04:25 PM

Umno Sabah leaders hints at readiness to leave Umno

Umno Sabah will not be in sync with a coalition comprising largely state parties as it needs to refer all its decisions to the central leadership.

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Umno Sabah leaders hints at readiness to leave Umno

Wednesday, 24 Oct 2018 03:31 PM

Sabah opposition forms Gabungan Bersatu Sabah

The GBS will serve as an alternative platform that will fight for state rights.

Sabah opposition forms Gabungan Bersatu Sabah


Wednesday, 24 Oct 2018 07:00 AM

Sabah Umno leaders’ loyalty hangs on outcome of CM suit

Some lawmakers expected to move to Warisan should High Court rule in Shafie Apdal's favour.

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Sabah Umno leaders’ loyalty hangs on outcome of CM suit

Tuesday, 23 Oct 2018 07:57 PM

Sabah cops warn against disruption during court's CM hearing

High Court will on Thursday hear oral submissions from Warisan and Umno, both of which lay claim over state's top post.

Sabah cops warn against disruption during court's CM hearing

Tuesday, 23 Oct 2018 07:18 PM

Ministry studying tsunami SMS alert plan

It may tap into satellite technology to push warnings directly to mobile phones in high-risk areas, says minister.

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Tuesday, 23 Oct 2018 06:32 PM

Sabah need not follow chief minister's term limit, says Shafie

Shafie’s sentiment echoes that of Abang Johar Openg who says that a constitutional amendment must be done to follow the two-term proposal.

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Sabah need not follow chief minister's term limit, says Shafie

Tuesday, 23 Oct 2018 06:11 PM

Sabah agrees to marriageable age of 18, with 'exit points'

State will allow matrimony at 16, with the consent of the shariah and civil courts, says Shafie Apdal.

Sabah agrees to marriageable age of 18, with 'exit points'

Tuesday, 23 Oct 2018 05:35 PM

Coal-fired power plant not a priority in Sabah right now, says minister

Govt more focused on resolving state’s transmission, distribution weaknesses, Yeo Bee Yin explains.

Coal-fired power plant not a priority in Sabah right now, says minister

Monday, 22 Oct 2018 07:00 AM

SST trumps GST in battle for public acceptance

Consumers still cautious as there’s only been a marginal drop in prices.

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SST trumps GST in battle for public acceptance

Sunday, 21 Oct 2018 07:00 AM

Discord growing in Sabah over Warisan appointments

There is 'a lot of unhappiness' among the state's ruling coalition over the party's monopolisation of key posts, says Upko president.

Discord growing in Sabah over Warisan appointments

Friday, 19 Oct 2018 08:58 PM

Meeting with Anwar was not about forming alliances, says Anifah

The former foreing minister says it was to congratulate Anwar for his return to Parliament.

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Meeting with Anwar was not about forming alliances, says Anifah

Friday, 19 Oct 2018 08:54 PM

Sabah deputy CM welcomes term limit proposal

Wilfred Madius Tangau says state has seen instances of power abuse when politicians hold office for too long.

Sabah deputy CM welcomes term limit proposal