10. Evidence from historical perspective first

Evidence from historical perspective first 

Published on: Tuesday, January 15, 2013

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Kota Kinabalu: In his opening statement, Manoj said the conducting officers would first adduce evidence from a historical perspective from witnesses who have expertise in history and anthropology.
He said witnesses from various government departments such as the National Registration Department, the Immigration Department, the Election Commission, the Statistics Department, and the Sabah State Chief Minister's Office would be called to testify.
Manoj said ex-detainees under the Internal Security Act 1960 would also be called on matters related to the issuance of identification documents.
He said evidence would also be gathered from individuals from several countries like the Philippines, India, Pakistan and Indonesia, who were in possession of various documents used for identification like the 1MM-13, entry permits, green and blue ICs.
Permanent residents and even citizens will also be quizzed on how they came into possession of their identification documents or how they obtained their present status, he said, adding that evidence gathered by politicians and authors would also be sought.
On social implications resulting from the issuance of identification cards or citizenship to immigrants, he said the conducting officers also planned to call witnesses from various agencies such as the police, the Prisons Department, the Health Department, and the Education Department.