Sabah authorities keeping close watch on possibility of illegal gold mining

KOTA KINABALU: State Forestry officials and other enforcement agencies are keeping a close watch on the possibility of illegal gold mining activities in Sabah, especially in forest reserves.

Sabah chief conservator of forests Frederick Kugan said although there have been no further reports of such activities following a raid in Lahad Datu on Oct 10, investigations and monitoring will still be conducted.