Mohd Yazid Ramli
TAWAU: The National Registration Department (NRD) today launched the first Mykad Printing Hub in Malaysia.
The MyKad will now be ready faster from the previous 10 working days to five working days for NRD offices in peninsula, while in Sabah and Sarawak, it has been shortened from 30 working days to seven.
“The project is aimed at faster issuance of the MyKad within a short period, with less cost, and having a big impact on the NRD’s dealings and customers,” he said in a statement here today.
Mohd Yazid said the pioneer project of the hub in Sabah NRD was implemented from April 14 to 18, involving nine sub-hubs, namely the NRD offices in Ranau, Tuaran, Penampang, Inanam, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, Kota Belud, Pitas and Kudat.
He said during the three days of the project, the sub-hubs were able to issue the cards within seven days.
“Subsequently, it was extended throughout Sabah, to seven offices, named in the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) in Tawau, Sandakan, UTC Keningau, Kota Marudu, Papar, Sipitang and UTC Kota Kinabalu.
He said from May 15 to 24, it was also extended to 12 NRB sub-offices in Lahad Datu, Kunak, Semporna, Tunku, Tongod, Telupid, Beluran, Kinabatangan, Nabawan, Tambunan, Tenom and Lawas.
Mohd Yazid said the faster issuance of the MyKad saw a 50-to-75 percent improved service to customers.
He added that the project also resulted in reduced costs to the department. – Bernama