Sabah RCI term extended for six months
The tenure of the royal commission of inquiry (RCI) into Sabah’s illegal immigrants has been extended by six months.Initially, the tenure of the RCI was to expire on March 21.
According to RCI secretary Saripuddin Kasim, the extension was granted by the Agong to allow the RCI to complete its investigations and prepare the report.
The panel for the RCI was appointed on Sept 21 last year and was given six months to complete investigations.
The next hearing is scheduled to be held on March 18.
Public hearings began on Jan 21 and thus far, 62 witnesses have testified, with many more scheduled to testify.
The RCI comprises a five-member panel led by former Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak, Steve Shim.
It has eight terms of reference, including investigating the number of foreigners in Sabah given blue ICs; whether such awards were according to the law; and if those concerned are on the Sabah electoral roll.
It is also to investigate the sudden rise in Sabah’s population, the social implications on the state and to identify the number of stateless foreigners.
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