Kota Kinabalu: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan has warned about scammers out to take advantage of the government's proposal still under review to datafy undocumented foreigners in the state.
Jeffrey said the proposal to carry out datafication of undocumented foreign workers and nationals in Sabah is still being reviewed and the special committee for undocumented foreign workers and nationals has not even presented its full report to the Sabah cabinet.
"As such, the Sabah government has not assigned any department, agency or non-governmental organisation to collect data," he said in a statement today.
"I have received reports that there is a group that is carrying out this activity, issuing documents, and even charging up to RM300 per person.
"I implore the public not to be misled by these opportunists, who are only out to take advantage of these undocumented foreign workers and nationals."
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