A categorical protest is being contemplated by the Foreign Office in connection with reported acts of "oppression" and restriction against Japanese fishing end farming operations in British North Borneo, Domei was informed in semi-official quarters today.
British authorities in North Borneo were reported to be imposing "unwarranted restrictions" on Japanese on the grounds that the north-western part of the British colony is of no value to the Japanese and that the quality of the soil in the north-west is unsuitable for farming.
Japanese will rot be allowed to enter the north-western areas of North Borneo if the Colonial Government confirms a decision of the board of directors of the North Borneo Company in London on Tuesday, it was reported.
The company authorities ruled that Japanese will be prohibited from engaging in fishing or farming activities, leasing or owning land in north-west Borneo, the report said. It was anticipated ' that the colony authorities would support the decision. Japan's vested rights in eastern Borneo will be recognized, according to the report. Eight hundred Japanese reside in the north-western coastal regions of Borneo—Domel.
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