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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024