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JPN clarifies: not all foreign visitors seeking MyKad registration
Malaysia's National Registration Department has dismissed viral social media claims suggesting a surge in foreigners applying for identity cards. The department stressed that many visitors to its counters are there for other services, particularly birth registration.
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The National Registration Department (JPN) has moved to quash widespread online assertions that large numbers of foreigners are flocking to its offices to obtain MyKad identification documents.
In a statement addressing the viral claims circulating on social media, JPN officials clarified that not every foreigner present at its service counters is seeking to register for a MyKad. The department emphasized that many individuals visit its premises for legitimate administrative purposes unrelated to identity card applications.
Birth registration emerged as a primary reason cited for foreign nationals' visits to JPN facilities. The department noted that such registrations are a routine administrative function, particularly for children born to foreign parents or mixed-nationality families in Malaysia.
The clarification comes as JPN attempts to counter misinformation that has gained traction online, with the department reaffirming its commitment to providing accurate information about its services and procedures. Officials did not elaborate on specific figures or the extent of applications processed, but emphasized the importance of distinguishing between various service categories offered at its offices.