KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Individuals who misuse their identity cards (MyKad) by ‘renting out’ or handing them over to foreign nationals could face up to three years in prison, a fine of up to RM20,000, or both, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said.
General : Misusing MyKad By ârenting Outâ To Foreigners Carries Three-Year Jail Term, RM20,000 Fine
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- He was replying to a supplementary question from Mohamad Shafizan Kepli (GPS-Batang Lupar) about reports of some Malaysians renting out their MyKad to foreign nationals for only RM100 to work in factories.
- Mohamad Shafizan had earlier highlighted the detention of 36 foreign factory workers in Pasir Gudang during Ops Jejak 1.0 yesterday for allegedly using fake MyKad or those belonging to other people to gain employment.
- “The operation also focused on the possible involvement of original identity card holders suspected of renting out or handing over their documents to foreign nationals for employment purposes,” he said.
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