DNA database proposal seen as a good move to protect society

Useful plan: Besides NRD registration, having a DNA database, said Prof Sundramoorthy, would also help with law enforcement in terms of solving cold cases.

PETALING JAYA: While the proposed DNA database by the National Registration Department (NRD) is seen as a good move to counter the illegal issuance of MyKad and identity cards to foreigners, there are concerns that this may infringe individual privacy.

Criminologist Assoc Prof Dr P. Sundramoorthy of Universiti Sains Malaysia described the proposal as a very proactive and progressive suggestion for quashing syndicates responsible for such offences.