Supporting documents now needed to change address on MyKad

PETALING JAYA: Those who want to update the address in their identification cards now have to produce supporting documents to verify the change of address and fill up a form that can be obtained at the nearest national registration office. 

National Registration Department director-general Datuk Mohd Abdul Halim Muhammad said the acceptable supporting documents included electricity and water bills, quit rent, tax assessment, income tax assessment form, sale and purchase agreement, rental agreement and receipt under the applicant's name or their spouse to proof that they live in the said address.