JOHOR BARU: A 20-year-old man was found still using his MyKid as an identification document, claiming repeated attempts to obtain a MyKad failed due to documentation issues.
The man was found during the National Registration Department's (NRD) Op Jejak 1.0 at a printing factory in Pasir Gudang yesterday.
The man, who lives with his aunt in Pasir Gudang, said his first MyKad application at the age of 12 was unsuccessful due to documentation issues involving his biological father's details.
He said another application submitted several years later was rejected over problems with his adoption documents.
"This is the only identification document I have. My employer said I could use it, so I thought there would be no problem.
"I only studied until Year Five, so I never encountered any problems without a MyKad. When I applied for this job four months ago, my employer said I could use my MyKid. I did not realise it was an offence," he said.
The man was among 234 individuals inspected during the operation, including 137 Malaysians.
Officers are conducting investigations after he failed to produce documents proving he previously applied for a MyKad.
NRD deputy director-general (operations) Sarinah Apisah said such cases were suspicious and could involve issues in birth registration records.
"When a case reaches this stage, resolving it becomes complicated and time-consuming. We will explore various avenues, including tracing siblings to conduct DNA testing if necessary," she said when met during the operation.
Sarinah said the department would expedite the man's MyKad application if the information he provided was verified.
Meanwhile, 36 foreigners were detained during the same operation on suspicion of using forged identity cards or those belonging to other individuals to secure employment in Malaysia.
Sarinah said the detainees comprised 28 women and eight men, aged between 16 and 48, believed to be from the Philippines and Indonesia.
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