Higher fees for replacement MyKad

Wednesday September 26, 2007
MYT 1:15:30 PM

PETALING JAYA: Effective Oct 1, there will be a new fee structure for those wanting to replace their lost MyKad.

According to the National Registration Department (NRD), a RM100 fee will be imposed on those requesting for their first replacement MyKad, RM200 for the second replacement, and RM300 for the third and subsequent replacements.

In a press statement, the NRD noted that this fee did not include the application fee of RM10; no processing fee will be charged.

Currently, payment for MyKad replacement ranges from RM30 (for first replacement) to RM120 (for fourth and subsequent replacements).

NRD director-general Datuk Mohd Abdul Halim Muhammad said the new fee rates will be applicable to both Malaysian citizens and non-citizens, and it was meant to curb the problem of misplaced identity cards.

However, those exempted from this fee are:

The poor, disabled, the elderly - They need to show a confirmation letter from the Welfare Department, District Office, Penghulu or the Orang Asli Affairs Department (JHEOA).

Those who lost their MyKad because of robbery or snatch theft - They need to show a police report stating the details of the incidents clearly.

Those affected by natural disasters such as house fire, floods, typhoons, landslides or tsunami - They need to show a confirmation letter from the Welfare Department, Penghulu or District Office.

"Those who want to be exempted from this fee will have to fill in the exemption/reduction form available at any NRD offices.

"For cases on fee reduction, the application charge still applies, while those who are exempted there will be no charges," he said.