Jason Santos

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


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Sunday, 16 Sep 2018 02:04 PM

Dr Mahathir arrives in Sabah for Malaysia Day celebration

He will address 10,000-strong crowd in Padang Merdeka tonight.

Dr Mahathir arrives in Sabah for Malaysia Day celebration

Sunday, 16 Sep 2018 07:00 AM

In quest for Putrajaya, Umno-PAS pact has no chance in Sabah, Sarawak

This is because of Umno's tainted brand and PAS' extremist religious views.

In quest for Putrajaya, Umno-PAS pact has no chance in Sabah, Sarawak

Saturday, 15 Sep 2018 05:48 PM

Decision on oil royalty in six months, says Azmin

Putrajaya is in talks with Sabah, Sarawak, Kelantan and Terengganu over the oil royalty disbursement in a committee chaired by Azmin.

Decision on oil royalty in six months, says Azmin

Saturday, 15 Sep 2018 05:02 PM

Shafie raises devolution of federal powers in meeting with Azmin

The Sabah chief minister says the state is capable of handling its own projects without relying on the federal government.

Shafie raises devolution of federal powers in meeting with Azmin

Saturday, 15 Sep 2018 10:34 AM

Sabah is not anti-Mahathir, says chief minister

Shafie Apdal denies the prime minister has avoided visiting the state since taking office because he is not welcome.

Sabah is not anti-Mahathir, says chief minister


Friday, 14 Sep 2018 07:09 PM

PD controversy now purely academic, says Azmin

The decision has already been made and the focus is now on winning the seat, says the economic affairs minister.

PD controversy now purely academic, says Azmin

Friday, 14 Sep 2018 02:44 PM

Honour founding fathers and realise MA63, says Shafie

Much was sacrificed to create Malaysia Agreement 1963, says the chief minister.

Honour founding fathers and realise MA63, says Shafie

Thursday, 13 Sep 2018 03:08 PM

RM600 million to go to Sabah automotive assembly plant

Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd looks to work with the new Warisan state govt on the matter.

RM600 million to go to Sabah automotive assembly plant

Tuesday, 11 Sep 2018 09:16 PM

Developers in Sabah in a limbo

Many projects on hold as development plans are still being held by the central board, despite pledge to scrap ineffective system. 

Developers in Sabah in a limbo

Tuesday, 11 Sep 2018 07:49 PM

What is Tangau if not a 'frog', former Upko leader asks Shafie

The Sabah chief minister has defended Wilfred Madius Tangau's defection from BN to the Warisan-Pakatan alliance.

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What is Tangau if not a 'frog', former Upko leader asks Shafie

Tuesday, 11 Sep 2018 12:54 PM

Rescue mission to be mounted for kidnapped Indonesians

Sabah CM says matter must be dealt with the same way had locals been involved.

Rescue mission to be mounted for kidnapped Indonesians

Tuesday, 11 Sep 2018 12:00 PM

2 Indonesians kidnapped in Semporna 

Four crews members were onboard a Sabah-registered fishing boat when incident occurred at 1am today. 

2 Indonesians kidnapped in Semporna 

Sunday, 09 Sep 2018 07:00 AM

For Sabahans, cost of goods a bigger issue than minimum wage

Increase barely covers their monthly expenses because goods cost nearly 30% higher than the peninsula.

Saturday, 08 Sep 2018 11:11 PM

Malaysians slam Shafee for trying to rekindle Dr Mahathir-Anwar feud

Social media users accuse the lawyer of being an Umno tool to stoke hatred between the two leaders.

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Malaysians slam Shafee for trying to rekindle Dr Mahathir-Anwar feud

Saturday, 08 Sep 2018 11:32 AM

Stateless children unfairly detained by immigration, says Sabah group

They are forced to admit to violating the Immigration Act, say activists.