News & Reviews:   JPN

According to National Registration Department (NRD) Director-General Badrul Hisham, names such as Muhammad, Abdullah, Abdul, Nur, Siti, and Nurul continue to be the top choices of parents in Malaysia. At the same time, they are among the most registered names at the National Registration Department (NRD) until March 26, 2025. So, what should you know about it?

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has revealed that a 35-year-old man was arrested at 7.30pm in Kampung Pandan, Kuala Lumpur, for using a cloned MyKad to purchase an Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max. He added that the National Registration Department (JPN) is detaining the suspect, as it is believed that he used another person’s MyKad to take out a loan for the smartphone.

Previously, we shared that 17 million MyKad details were allegedly sold on the Dark Web. Now, the authorities have debunked the claim, stressing that no data leaks have transpired.

Today, the National Registration Department (JPN) announced that it has opened applications for MyKid cards from 29 July 2024 at all National Registration Department Offices nationwide. The re-opening of the MyKid application marks the end of the temporary suspension of MyKid production due to a lack of microchip supply.

The issuance of MyKid for newborns in Malaysia is expected to be delayed for up to 6 months due to the global microchip shortage caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. National Registration Department (JPN) confirmed the matter recently, saying that for the time being, parents can use their children’s birth certificates for daily affairs.

Just recently, there was a huge personal data leak from a website that was trying to sell information from JPN and MySejatera. Although the website is no longer active, it was a worrying issue that the website allowed any Malaysian to be searched from their IC number to even if they are working in the police/military.

Shockingly, it's reported that the personal data of millions of Malaysians by birth year from 1998 to 1979 have been leaked. According to an IT expert from Twitter, the data is currently on sale on a forum that can only be accessed using a virtual private network (VPN).