109. Just another show for RCI not done before GE13..

Sabah BN can't yet commit to 'special IC' plan

Aidila Razak 12:56PM Apr 22, 2013 http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/227626

Sabah BN is as yet unable to commit to the re-issuance of identity cards (IC) for Sabahans to address the illegal immigration issue, but will instead implement any recommendations by the ongoing Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI).

"This issue has been discussed among component members. (Upko president) Bernard Dompok (right) has expressed (support) for this issue and we have supported it.

“This needs to be discussed, to go through the process," PBS president Joseph Pairin Kitingan told reporters after the launch of the Sabah BN manifesto today.

The manifesto, launched by state BN chief Musa Aman, placed the issue of illegal immigrants at the top of the election pledges.

"(We give) our commitment to implement all recommendations of the RCI based on the findings on their probe on the illegal immigrants issue," Musa said in his speech at the Umno headquarters in Karamunsing today.

He, however, refused to elaborate when asked, merely directing reporters to the single sentence in the 16-point manifesto.
Pairin (left) said the fact that a RCI was set up in the first place shows that the BN, and especially Sabah BN component parties, are serious about the issue.

"We are here to resolve the problem," he said.

He said the BN has a track record at both state and federal level and voters can use this to measure its trustworthiness.

".... there is nothing to see on the other side, just words, promise and leaflets. The opposition's words cannot be trusted. In out hearts, our intention is to tune in, so we can synchronise properly with the federal government," he said.

While all political parties in Sabah have raised the issue, the most vocal are Star and SAPP, with the latter having gone to town campaigning for a special Sabah IC for genuine recipients.