KOTA KINABALU: A gold mining operation in Tawau district remains controversial, with questions being raised about whether Sabah or the Federal Government has the authority over its licensing.
Mining and minerals are under federal jurisdiction but the state retains control over land use and development, said senior lawyer Datuk Roger Chin.
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