Ex-CEO went against SMM board decisions on mining licences, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: The former chief executive officer of state-owned company Sabah Minerals Management Sdn Bhd (SMM), Jontih Enggihon, acted against the decision of the board of directors in issuing mining and prospecting licences, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor told the Sabah Assembly. "I am not accusing anything but if based on reports, the ex-CEO did not act...

Sabah Deputy CM and two assemblymen in whistleblower videos give statements to MACC

KOTA KINABALU: A Sabah Deputy Chief Minister, along with two other assemblymen, have provided statements to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigators regarding graft claims linked to the issuance of state mining licences. The trio were questioned following the release of videos by a news portal, in which they were seen in conversation with a whistleblower discussing...