No need for middlemen
JPN cautions ID document applicants against agents offering their services
BELAGA: The Nat iona l Registration Department (JPN) does not appoint any agent or representative to manage the registration and issuance of identification documents, particularly for those affected by disasters.
Its director- general Datuk Mohammad Razin Abdul lah said rural folk must therefore be wary of those who approach them offering such service.
“I was told that there are some parties trying to take advantage when it comes to this matter. Fire victims who have lost their identification documents can directly inform JPN Sarawak to get a replacement.
“There are no third parties or middlemen in this process,” he told reporters after officiating at
Fire victims who have lost their identification documents can directly inform JPN Sarawak to get a replacement.
the presentation of replacement identification documents to resident s of Uma Bakung, Mile 20, Sungai Asap in Belaga yesterday.
A total of 22 MyKad, 80 birth certificates and three death certificates were presented during the event, which is part of the department’s outreach programme under Ops Prihatin that handles issues related to identification documents for rural folk.
“There was a fire which occurred here ( Uma Bakung) on Nov 19. On Nov 23, JPN Sarawak officers went to the ground to do the replacement for their identification documents.
“This is one of our touch-point programmes to assist victims of disasters. JPN is ready to help at any time,” said Mohammad Razin.
He said during fi re or flooding, similar programmes wil l be carried out by JPN, with officers sent to the ground to col lect relevant information and dispense immediate assistance without charge.
“We want to make sure that every resident who meets all the requirements will not be left out, so that they get their rights as genuine citizens of Malaysia,” he added.
However, Mohammad Razin said some applications had to be rejected due to insufficient evidence to support their status.
Meanwhile, Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon congratulated JPN for taking the initiative to help residents obtain replacement identification documents, less than a month after the disaster.
“I am very grateful, especially today when we can see people from Putrajaya going to the ground.
“For me, this is a very good move to assist us in the rural area and I pray that this good collaboration at the state and federal levels will be further enhanced no matter what happens in politics, because the people who need our service are more important than politics itself,” he said.
Belaga district officer Juan Ubit, who was also present, called on the people in rural areas to fully support the efforts of state and federal government agencies.
“After this disaster, various agencies and non- governmental organisations have come to us to provide assistance. It shows how important it is for us to work together in facing this situation,” he said.
As for Uma Bakung longhouse chief Martha Bilung, she said she was thankful to JPN for the quick response in issuing replacement identification documents to those affected.
This was echoed by Lenjau Ngan, who was among the recipients yesterday. The 53-yearold was among those who lost his identification documents in the fi re.
“I am very grateful to JPN for this assistance. I also hope that applications for permanent citizen status by some of the longhouse residents here will be given due consideration and approved,” he said.
Datuk Mohammad Razin Abdullah, JPN Director-General