HULU SELANGOR: After a long wait for her own MyKad, a mother has now successfully obtained one for her 14-month-old son.
Nur Hakikah Ismail, 24, was recently highlighted as one of seven siblings who finally received their MyKads from the National Registration Department (NRD).
“I did not want what happened to me to happen to my son. Once I had my MyKad, I immediately took steps to obtain his MyKid card,” she said, tearfully recounting her experience at the family home on Tuesday (Jan 6).
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail emphasised the importance of timely registration, stating that failure to do so can create generational issues.
“When marriages are not registered, and the births that result from these unions also go unregistered, it creates significant problems. Innocent children are unable to enrol in schools and may face difficulties when seeking medical assistance,” he warned.
He also shared that anyone with knowledge of a birth can help register it with the proper authorities. “It is not solely the parents' responsibility. Even a neighbour or relative can assist as long as the required documents are provided,” he said.
The minister noted that in 2025, there were approximately 9,528 cases of late birth registrations. Common reasons for the delays included parents' unawareness of registration requirements and concerns about registration costs.
“In fact, there are no costs involved," he clarified, adding that late registrations typically incur fines.
Previously, seven siblings aged between 16 and 29 concluded a long ordeal by finally obtaining their MyKads after years of limbo due to their late father's failure to register their births.
