The Home Ministry will mobilise agencies to combat MyKad forgery and misuse, following a raid where foreign workers bought fakes for RM300.
KULIM: The Home Ministry will mobilise all relevant agencies and utilise existing legal provisions to combat the forgery and misuse of MyKad among foreign workers.
Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ministry is taking the matter seriously, particularly with the government implementing targeted subsidies to prevent benefits from being exploited by foreigners.
He acknowledged cases involving fake MyKads and the possession of other people’s MyKads by foreign workers, following a recent raid at an electronics factory in Selangor.
“What has been established is that the foreign workers used forged documents, with some purchasing the documents for RM300,” he told reporters.
He said the investigation will focus on using all legal provisions while coordinating with all relevant agencies.
The probe will also scrutinise the support system surrounding foreign workers, including agents and employers, to ensure every foreign worker possesses valid documentation.
Saifuddin Nasution added that the National Registration Department maintains an accurate and reliable database, making it straightforward to detect counterfeit MyKads.
“Is it acceptable to use fake MyKads? Absolutely not. It will not escape our system, so it is better to stop this practice,” he stressed.
Earlier, he handed over an indenture to implement a People-Friendly Project worth RM2.3 million in the Kulim and Bandar Baharu districts to 35 contractors.
The project involves the repair of 13 houses and 22 infrastructure maintenance projects across both districts.
