Jason Santos

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


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Sabah Umno to get ‘independence’ this year, says Rahman Dahlan

Sabah Umno to get ‘independence’ this year, says Rahman Dahlan

The state chapter will be able to pick its chief, and candidates for election and chief minister.

Jason Santos6 years ago
Umno back on firm footing again, says Rahman

Umno back on firm footing again, says Rahman

Supreme Council member dismisses Bersatu threat in the state and points to three by-election wins since GE14 as proof of revival.

Jason Santos6 years ago
Tensions high as Musa, former partymen meet at assembly

Tensions high as Musa, former partymen meet at assembly

Source says many leaders hold grudge against former CM for abandoning state after GE14.
 

Jason Santos6 years ago
If Putrajaya can have trains, why not Sabah, asks minister

If Putrajaya can have trains, why not Sabah, asks minister

Cost of Kudat-Kota Kinabalu line pegged at about RM5.2 billion with funding via state coffers or through federal grants, soft loans.

Jason Santos6 years ago
Musa Aman turns up at Sabah assembly sitting, first since GE14

Musa Aman turns up at Sabah assembly sitting, first since GE14

Sibuga assemblyman risks losing seat in 3 consecutive no-shows. 

Jason Santos6 years ago
Sabah’s tourism tax revenue to be used for promos, assembly told

Sabah’s tourism tax revenue to be used for promos, assembly told

Funds to be used to promote state's tourism products both locally and abroad, says deputy CM.

Jason Santos6 years ago
Committees looking into Sabah’s share of revenue that Putrajaya owes, says CM

Committees looking into Sabah’s share of revenue that Putrajaya owes, says CM

It will take time to audit taxes collected by federal agencies, says Shafie

Jason Santos6 years ago

Shafie welcomes move to file motion on Sabah’s equal partners status

He says semantic debates must end, matter must be kept from becoming overly politicised.
 

Jason Santos6 years ago
Musa Aman expected at Sabah assembly after long absence

Musa Aman expected at Sabah assembly after long absence

Former chief minister has not asked to to be excused so he must be planning to attend sitting tomorrow, says Speaker.

Jason Santos6 years ago
Poor marketing a challenge for Sabah craftsmen, says Shafie

Poor marketing a challenge for Sabah craftsmen, says Shafie

CM says state could've surpassed Kraftangan Malaysia's target of RM49.5 million in craft sales last year had govt provided assistance to group.

Jason Santos6 years ago
Shafie hopes to end Pakatan’s losing streak in Sandakan

Shafie hopes to end Pakatan’s losing streak in Sandakan

Sabah chief minister promises to do his best to break Pakatan Harapan's string of losses in previous 3 by-elections.

Jason Santos6 years ago
Sabah Pakatan will go all out to retain Sandakan, says Liew

Sabah Pakatan will go all out to retain Sandakan, says Liew

State PH chairman says party needs to work hard as there are many opponents eyeing the seat.

Jason Santos6 years ago
Deputy CM calls for more Sabahan women to be given Datukship

Deputy CM calls for more Sabahan women to be given Datukship

Christina Liew says their contributions to society should be acknowledged.

Jason Santos6 years ago
Putrajaya should’ve acted on Article 160 grouses, say Sabah, Sarawak activists

Putrajaya should’ve acted on Article 160 grouses, say Sabah, Sarawak activists

Article 160 defines 'the federation' as that established under Federation of Malaya Agreement 1948, not the Malaysia formed in 1963.

It’ll take ages for Sabah, Sarawak to get another chance at equal status, says Liew

It’ll take ages for Sabah, Sarawak to get another chance at equal status, says Liew

De facto law minister says the states passed on golden opportunity to 'set things right' yesterday.

Jason Santos6 years ago