Merlin showing his MyKad. With him are Fatimah (right) and Marjina (left). — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / The Star
KUCHING: Merlin Marjina, who has no identification papers since he was born, has every reason to celebrate after being presented with a MyKad and birth certificate two days after his 12th birthday.
The SJK Chung Hua Buntal pupil was caught in a Catch-22 situation early this year when he could not register and sit for the Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR).
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