PUTRAJAYA:Thousands of people stormed the headquarters of the National Registration Department (NRD) here today after word spread about a false programme for the conversion of the red or permanent resident (MyPR) card to the Mykad.
Subsequently, the department issued a statement denying the programme which was spread through the WhatsApp application.
The NRD also urged the public not to believe such news as it was false.
"To date, there has been no change in the conditions or procedure for the application for converting the identity card or nationality," the statement said.
The NRD also stressed that any information concerning registration and other matters relating to the department could only be confirmed by the National Registration Director-general and appointed officials.
"The NRD is not conducting any programme to grant citizenship to people who are not eligible and do not meet the conditions laid out in the Federal Constitution," it said.
The application for identity cards was an on-going service without a closing date and any dealings concerning identity cards or citizenship could be made at any NRD office and at any time during office hours, the statement said.
The public are advised to surf the department's website at www.jpn.gov.my or contact the Customer Services Office at telephone number 03 - 8880 7077 or send an email to [email protected] for any information relating to the NRD.
Bernama
Fri Jul 22 2016
Security personnel explaining the situation to the crowd at the NRD headquarters in Menara JPN, Putrajaya, on Friday following the spread of false news about the granting of citizenship to foreigners. - fotoBERNAMA
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