Kota Kinabalu: Masidi also touched on the gold mining operation which is said to be illegal.

Kota Kinabalu: The State Government will consider imposing a State Sales Tax on gold exported from Sabah, said Assistant Finance Minister Datuk Julita Majungki. .

Kota Kinabalu: The State Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry will further investigate the controversial gold mining operation in Tawau for any breach of environmental laws.  .

Kota Kinabalu: Former Sabah law society President Datuk Roger Chin said the disputed gold mining in Tawau raises  questions about whether Sabah or the Federal Government has the authority over its licensing. .

TAWAU: Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan said the gold mining licence in Bukit Mantri was issued by the previous government. .