PEKAN, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Applications to amend race or ethnicity details in National Registration Department (NRD) records must be supported by clear evidence of ancestry, valid documents, and compliance with existing laws and regulations.
General : Changes To Race Records Require Valid Ancestry Proof - NRD
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Amending race or ethnicity in NRD records requires valid ancestry proof and documents, according to NRD director-general Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias.
- Applications to change race details must have clear ancestry evidence and comply with laws.
- Children of Malaysian and foreign parents may apply to change ethnicity under certain conditions.
- Marriage to a Malaysian does not automatically grant citizenship; applications must meet legal requirements.
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