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Jason Santos

Kota Kinabalu

Senior Journalist at The Vibes

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  • Students: Why spend RM4m on ‘SMJ’ number plates while Sabahans endure water crisis?

    1 day ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

    A STUDENT group from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has slammed the Sabah government’s nearly RM4 million purchase of ‘SMJ’ vehicle number plates, calling it a symbol of misplaced priorities as the university continues to struggle with basic water access.

  • Sabah PKR to finalise seat arrangements with PH

    2 days ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

    SABAH PKR is holding off on electoral deals with rival blocs as it targets to consolidate ties within Pakatan Harapan first. The state chapter’s chief, Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, said seat-sharing talks with PKR’s federal allies would remain the party’s priority in the coming weeks, even as speculation mounts over possible cross-coalition deals in Sabah’s volatile political landscape. “We will continue our negotiations with PH partners first and finalise seat arrangements.

  • Sabah, Sarawak eye deeper cultural tourism ties to promote shared Borneo heritage

    2 days ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

    SABAH and Sarawak are looking to deepen cooperation in cultural tourism in a bid to promote Borneo’s shared heritage and offer visitors a more unified travel experience. Sabah Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said both states have the potential to jointly position themselves as complementary destinations through cross-border cultural trails, exchange visits, and community-driven tourism.

  • Sabah PKR sees leadership shake-up as several prominent names fall in divisional polls

    4 days ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

    SABAH chapter of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) is entering a period of transition after several senior party figures were ousted in divisional elections, in what party insiders describe as one of the most wide-ranging internal shake-ups in recent years. Tourism Minister Datuk Christina Liew was among the biggest casualties, losing her long-held Kota Kinabalu division post to Lee Li Mei.

  • Sabah deploys static tanks to combat illegal water tapping in squatter areas

    4 days ago | thevibes.com | Jason Santos

    THE Sabah government has deployed static water tanks to several squatter settlements as part of an urgent effort to curb rampant water theft that has disrupted supply to thousands of homes. Deputy Chief Minister and Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya said the move is to stabilise water distribution, especially in neighbourhoods frequently plagued by leaks and low pressure. “We’ve identified multiple illegal connections in these areas.

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