THE National Registration Department (NRD) is urging the public to immediately stop spreading information on social media that Chinese citizens have been issued with MyKad to avoid confusion and anxiety among the people.

In a statement today, the NRD said stern action would be taken against individuals who spread slander.

According to NRD, Chinese citizens issued with MyKad were wives of Malaysian nationals, who had acquired citizenship in September 2017 under Article 15 (1) of the Federal Constitution.

Women who are legally married to Malaysian citizens may apply for citizenship after fulfilling all requirements as stipulated in the constitution.

“The application and approval for Malaysian citizenship is not confined to just one particular group of people as we have received and approved applications received from various other races and ethnic groups in Malaysia.”

NRD said a similar issue was made viral last year by irresponsible parties who claimed the department was issuing identity cards to Chinese citizens. – Bernama, September 7, 2019.