Home Ministry: No truth to rumour that 700,000 ICs were given to foreigners


  • Nation
  • Friday, 09 Dec 2016

PUTRAJAYA: The Government has not provided identity cards to 700,000 foreigners in Johor to become voters in Malaysia, says the Home Ministry.

In a statement Friday, its secretary general Datuk Seri Alwi Ibrahim (pic) said the awarding of citizenship was the highest award from the Malaysian Government.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Kedah PAS commissioner backs Sanusi as next PN chairman
New Year countdown marks strong start to VM2026 campaign, says Anwar
Exit of PN leaders not as severe as thought, says PAS info chief
378 summonses issued, 90 motorcycles seized in KL New Year traffic ops
Seven nabbed in Selangor traffic op on NY Eve
Floods: 543 evacuees still at relief centres in three states
Johor achieves record revenue of RM2.67bil for 2025
Perak closes 2025 with RM85mil surplus
Smooth passenger flow as new coordinated checks begin at KLIA
Raise Sibu's profile in the eyes of the world, deputy minister says as VM2026 begins

Others Also Read