Deputy Chief Minister Madius Tangau claimed 80% of foreigners in Sabah who hold MyKads, obtained them illegally by bribing government officials.
The finding was made by the United Pasok Momogun Kadazandusun Murut Organisation (Upko) even before the previous government set up the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on Illegal Immigrants in Sabah in 2013.
“The party spent around RM500,000 to carry out the study.
“We found that while the majority actively bought the MyKad through corrupt government officials, the other 20% reported they did not even try to get the MyKad.
“This 20% reported that some people came to their homes, asked them for information, then later came back with their brand new MyKad,” he said during a press conference at the party’s headquarters here today.
For this reason, Tangau said Upko realised there is no other way but to recall all MyKad in Sabah and reissue new ones to real Sabahans.
He said the issue of citizenship is crucial for Upko and admitted feeling suspicious about the 2010 census report on Sabah’s demographic data.
“We believe there are discrepancies in the data reported on Sabah’s population.
“The report showed a drastic population growth in Sabah over the decades but when it comes to the live birth rate, it is normal.
“Perhaps the data was manipulated. This is our take on it. The live birth rate is correct but we cannot accept the population data. This matter must be resolved,” he said.
The Upko president said while he did not have the data in hand at the moment, he planned to raise his concerns on the issue in Parliament soon.
Meanwhile, Tangau said he welcomed the setting up of the three committees to look into the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) even though Upko will not be represented in any of these committees.
“When the plan was first mooted to create these committees, I was told that Upko will be represented but in the end, we were excluded.
“But it is ok because I think it is better for us to be outside of these committees so that we can speak up more freely for the people,” he said.
Commenting on the 11th Malaysia Plan’s Mid-Term Review report, released yesterday, Tangau said while he welcomed the new emphasis on the rights of indigenous people, he recalled the same promise was made previously under the 8th Malaysia Plan.
The problem is, he said, the implementation left much to be desired and he is worried the same thing would happen again this time around.
“I think one of the ways to ensure the plan is carried out successfully is by giving us autonomy to ensure all the planned assistance to the indigenous people will reach their intended targets.
“If Putrajaya continues to be the decision maker, I fear leakages cannot be avoided and many programmes may not reach their objectives,” he said.
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