The president of Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS),Joseph Pairin Kitingan, proposes that the government cancels all identity cards obtained by foreign immigrants through dubious means.

He said the move was necessary to combat the 'Project IC' issue frequently raised by various parties in the state including the opposition.

Pairin said PBS also wanted the process of changing to the new identity card next year to be further clarified.

"We do not want the process to be used to legitimise cards which were obtained through dubious means especially in Sabah.

"We want additional or supporting documents such as the birth certificate to be attached when processing the change of identity cards. This is to ensure only qualified people or locals could obtain the new identity card," he said in his presidential address at the 26th PBS delegates conference in Kota Kinabalu today.

He hoped the federal government would take the proposal by PBS in good faith to set up a royal commission of investigation on illegal immigrants in Sabah next year.

Pairin said PBS also wanted the setting up of a Philippines consulate in Sabah to be expedited to facilitate the processing of travel documents of Filipinos.

On the 13th general election, he said the PBS was confident that it could contribute to the victory of Barisan Nasional for seats allocated to the party.

- Bernama