Since the signing of the concession of the agreement, Sime Darby experienced obstacles in its expansion ranging from disputes with local communities over land ownership, international deforestation requirements and other conservation issues. Ahead of the official take over by Mano Oil on Wednesday, a FrontPageAfrica investigation has gathered that the most recent Malaysian General Manager of Sime Darby, Ali Kamal Abu Hassan and the local expatriates have embarked on the process of dodging several liabilities of Sime Darby in a bid to make Mano Oil incur those liabilities after the takeover. A number of employees have taken Sime Darby to the Ministry of Labour for unfair Labour practices. FrontPageAfrica has gathered that upon receiving the letter, Labour Minister Kollie attention it to his Deputy Atty. Inside sources have hinted Sime Darby that there are several ongoing legal cases and Mano Oil risk incurring huge liabilities that might arise from the outcomes of these legal proceedings in the coming years.

Source: Front Page Africa January 16, 2020 01:28 UTC