Growing parental awareness drives increase in MyKad application for 12-year-olds
According to NRD, a total of 366,526 first-time MyKad applications were submitted from January to September 2024.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Digital ID: Govt assures data protection, cyber security will always be under control
Fahmi Fadzil said public need not worry about the implementation of Digital ID as it does not require recording of biometric identifiers.
Fri Dec 01 2023
PM first person to have Digital ID in Malaysia
Without replacing the MyKad system, Digital ID facilitates online identity verification to avoid identity fraud for online transactions.
Fri Dec 01 2023
Worrying number of lost MyKads annually - NRD
Zamri Misman said apart from being fined, individuals who lose MyKads risk having their identity cards misused by irresponsible persons.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Document selling syndicates: More enforcement needed - Hamzah
Hamzah said that it was even more worrying as these syndicates are being masterminded by local people.
Wed Nov 16 2022
83-year citizenship wait comes to an end for PWD
Following an 83-year wait, Wan Nab Ismail finally became a Malaysian citizen after the JPN D-G Datuk Ruslin Jusoh personally gave her a birth certificate and MyKad today.
Wed Oct 26 2022
Rumours that many Bangladeshis given MyKad untrue - NRD
The NRD has dismissed rumours circulating on social media that many Bangladeshis have been issued identity cards (MyKad) ahead of the GE15.
Tue Oct 25 2022
1,546 false reports on missing identity cards from 2019-2021
Ismail said the ministry has no plans to reduce the fine for replacement of missing identity card.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Mekar programme helps disabled man finally get a MyKad
A 25-year wait for Hazbillah Rasid, 37, to get an identity card ended today when he received the document through the NRD 'Menyemai Kasih Rakyat' (Mekar) programme.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Senior citizen receives new identity card after 50-year wait
After 50 years of waiting, a senior citizen here who lost his identity card when he was a teenager, finally received the document.
Thu Jul 08 2021
People's data security top priority of National Digital Identity framework - Saifuddin
Saifuddin said the aspect of people's data security is the government's main focus in developing the National Digital Identity framework.
Mon Dec 21 2020
MyKad: Late collectors may face fine
The department also plans to shorten the validity period of the temporary MyKad document to less than 30 days compared to the current three-month period.
Thu Jul 06 2017
Only MyKad needed for ASNB transactions
The move is part of ASNB's efforts to increase customer service efficiency, Chief Executive Officer/ Executive Director Mohammad Hussin told a press conference here today.
Thu Jun 08 2017
NRD urged to rectify weakness in MyKad issuance
The Sabah government upholds religious freedom and views seriously any issue that could jeopardise peace and harmony among the people of different faiths in the state.
Thu May 04 2017
German-born cyclist pedals into Malaysian citizenship
After eight long years, German-born Mohd Justin Felix Nagel has finally managed to pedal into Malaysian citizenship.
Tue Feb 28 2017
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024