RCI on Sabah illegals starts investigations

KUALA LUMPUR: Investigation officers appointed by the Commission of Inquiry to tackle the issue on illegal immigrants in Sabah have begun their probe.

Confirming this, its secretary, Datuk Saripuddin Kasim, said in a statement that the investigation followed the appointment of the members by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, effective Sept 21. "The Public Prosecutor has appointed investigating officers pursuant to Section 16 of the Commission of Inquiry Act 1950 (Act 119) to investigate any matter relating to the terms of reference of the Commission," said Saripuddin.