KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman wants relevant authorities to take actions against illegal immigrants in the state.
Musa said based on the Royal Commission Inquiry findings on the issue of illegal immigrants, it was discovered that there were wrongdoings committed by individuals for monetary gain.
“These grievous acts were committed by irresponsible individuals who were greedy and they have been brought before the law for their crimes,” he said in a statement after being briefed on the statement.
The State Cabinet also welcomes the recommendations to set up a Permanent Committee on Foreigners to be co-chaired by Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi and the Chief Minister as well as a Working Committee on Foreigners to be chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan.
He called on relevant departments and agencies to overcome any weaknesses within their respective structures to maintain the integrity of their respective governmental functions.
In the meantime, he said the State government Government would continue to work hand-in-hand with the Federal Government to overcome issues dealing with illegal immigrants in the state.
Musa added that Police, National Registration Department and the Immigration Department were working closely through statewide operations such as Ops Bersepadu to flush out illegal immigrants in the state.
“It is also my hope that our counterparts in our neighbouring countries will assist us in this effort by facilitating the return of their citizens to their respective countries,” he said.