Why the aggressive push for Padu registration, asks Kitingan


KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan has joined the chorus voicing reservations over the Central Database Hub (Padu), saying he was "deeply concerned" by the push by the Federal Government for comprehensive registration to the system.

The Sabah Deputy Chief Minister said he was also uncomfortable with the remarks and push by Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli over this issue, urging the latter to pause and reassess the strategy.

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