Jason Santos
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Sabah businesses can’t survive without migrants
Deportation of Filipinos to have an impact on state’s economy, warn employers.
Sarawak, Sabah adamant khat stays out of their vernacular schools
Religious sensitivity, distrust of Putrajaya, more urgent priorities among reasons cited by state leaders.
Sabah to push for bolstered security despite Putrajaya’s money issues
CM says among suggestions made to federal govt are relocating army camp, establishing airbase, increasing military assets.
Hard to determine 40% revenue entitlement, says Shafie
Sabah CM says federal bodies, like Customs Dept, IRB and Petronas, don't share collection figures with state govt.
Putrajaya ignoring Sabah’s views in policy-making, says Shafie
CM cites appointment of UMS vice-chancellor and departure levy as instances of lack of federal consultation.
Less than 10% unemployed Sabahans found new jobs as of June, says state minister
Most of them found employment through state-organised job fairs.
Sabah Human Resource Development Dept graduates highly sought after, says assistant minister
They have a 77% employability rate which the state government aims to raise to 90% by 2020, says Jenifer Lasimbang.
KK-Kudat railway expansion study to begin next year
Sabah expects to call for tenders at the end of the year.
Sabah to review BN-era mining, forestry contracts
State on the losing end of deals because of low royalties, says CM.
Najib calls for anti-Lynas crusaders to resign for failing to shut it down
He points to Lim Guan Eng, Wong Tack and Fuziah Salleh for their failures.
With rebuilding, Umno will return to Sabah, says Najib
Support for Umno remains strong, especially at grassroots level, says the former PM.
Even civil servants can’t buy a home in Sabah
Bukit Kopungit folk live in wood-and-zinc houses despite middle-income status, as state’s median housing prices 11 times higher than incomes.
Sabah anti-dam group vows to oppose dam in Papar
The group says the RM3 billion project will lead to destruction of nature and loss of ancestral land.
Sabah deputy CM defends Facebook post on alleged 'forced Islamisation'
Wilfred Madius Tangau has been questioned by police for four hours over the matter.
Money will come once Umno regains strength, assures Zahid
Party president says Umno sympathisers not giving funds now for fear of being victimised.
