PUTRAJAYA: The National Registration Department (JPN) will offer free replacement of damaged MyKad chips nationwide from today until Oct 7, in support of the Budi Madani RON95 fuel subsidy programme (Budi95).
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic) said the initiative, available at all JPN offices and counters, is expected to cost the government about RM714,660.
“Recent data shows an average of 43,000 chip replacement applications per month.
“The government will fully bear the cost to ensure technical issues with MyKad do not hinder eligible citizens from accessing Budi95 subsidies,” he said in a statement yesterday.
Saifuddin Nasution urged Malaysians to keep their MyKad in good condition, noting that it serves not only as an identification document, but also as a gateway to essential government services, Bernama reported.
“The Madani government upholds the principles of care and inclusivity, ensuring no eligible citizen is left out,” he said.
