Special card for undocumented immigrants a good first step towards solving issue, says NGO

KOTA KINABALU: The announcement of a special card for refugees and stateless people is seen as a good move and the first step towards addressing the issue of undocumented immigrants living in Sabah, says a non-governmental organisation (NGO) here.

However, the process must be transparent to avoid doubts among the people, said Anne Baltazar, founder of Anak (Advocates for Non-discrimination and Access to Knowledge), which pursues the fulfilment of basic rights for every child, regardless of background or immigration status.