Changing father's name on personal ID documents allowed, says Registration Dept

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Amending information on birth documents such as the certificate or card can be made if the information is found inaccurate or doubtful.

According to the National Registration Department (NRD), applicants who wish to correct the name, date or place of birth should provide supporting documents to prove a factual mistake in the earlier registration for consideration by the department.