Did Abdul Aziz Shamsuddin know about the Sabah IC Project?

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Abdul Aziz Shamsuddin Denies Knowledge of Sabah IC Project

Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Shamsuddin has denied any involvement in the issuance of identity cards in Sabah, commonly referred to as the ‘IC Project’. While testifying before the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on illegal immigrants in Sabah, Abdul Aziz stated that he only became aware of the project through media reports concerning the RCI proceedings. He further clarified that he had no prior knowledge of the term ‘IC Project’ during his tenure as political secretary to former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Awareness Through Media Reports

Abdul Aziz Shamsuddin testified that his awareness of the ‘IC Project’ emerged solely from his son, who had seen news coverage of the RCI on television. His son informed him that his name had been associated with the project, a claim he dismissed due to his alleged lack of involvement. This indicates that his understanding of the project, and any potential link to his name, came from external sources reporting on the ongoing inquiry.
No Prior Knowledge of the Term

Throughout his service as Dr Mahathir Mohamad's political secretary, Abdul Aziz stated that the term ‘IC Project’ was unfamiliar to him. He maintained that he had never heard this phrase during that period, suggesting a lack of direct or indirect engagement with any such initiative. This assertion implies that the matter did not cross his professional radar during his time in that specific role.
Learning of Suspicious Issuances via News

When questioned about any knowledge of suspicious identity card issuances to illegal immigrants, Abdul Aziz indicated that this information also came to him through news reports. Specifically, he cited learning about the arrests of several National Registration Department officers as the point at which he became aware of such irregularities. This further reinforces his claim of learning about the project and its associated issues through public information channels rather than direct involvement or prior knowledge.

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