Project Mahathir: 'Extraordinary' Population Growth in Sabah

Sina Frank

Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs, 2006, vol. 25, issue 5, 71-80

Abstract: The Malaysian state of Sabah faced an "extraordinary" population growth during the last decades. Illegal immigrants are said to have been issued Malaysian Identity Cards based on false statutory declarations. The so-called "Project Mahathir" changed make-up as well as the participation in elections. Politicians are said to have made use of "Phantom voters" in order to decide Sabah elections. Finally, with the help of a petition Sabah-based NGO's demand an the massive influx of illegal immigrants may soon be charged.

Date: 2006
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