Many visit NRD ahead of R100 assistance
PETALING JAYA: As the government prepares to roll out the RM100 aid for all adult citizens, many are heading to National Registration Department (NRD) offices to update their MyKad.
This is because the one-off RM100 assistance for Malaysians aged 18 and above will be credited directly to their MyKad under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) initiative from September.
Among those eager to renew their identification card was Chua from SS2, who has not renewed his MyKad for over 20 years.
“It was high time for a change,” he said at the NRD office here yesterday where he came to pick up his new MyKad, following a system glitch on Wednesday.
Retiree K. Gunaseelan, 71, said he lost his MyKad recently.
“But I have a replacement and it is just in time for the government’s aid,” he said.
Gunaseelan said he is keen to find out more about how to use the RM100 aid.
“I’ve heard about the purchase scheme using the MyKad, but I’m not entirely sure how or where I can use it,” he added.
A civil servant, who identified herself as Atiqah, came to renew her MyKad which was damaged.
The 32-year-old said she appreciated the RM100 aid.
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“Middle-income earners usually don’t receive much from the government,” she added.
She urged the government to do more to help those in need, such as tax rebates.
Business development manager GK Lim, 55, said he was happy with the process of replacing his MyKad.
“The crowd was manageable and the queue not long as many counters were opened. Everything was done in under 45 minutes,” he said.
Lim said he took leave from work to sort things out after realising the chip in his MyKad was faulty last week.
Nurul Najwa, a 29-year-old freelance graphic designer from Ampang, said everyone should take good care of their MyKad.
“I’m happy about the RM100 government aid.
“As a freelancer, every bit helps. I hope the government will consider long-term solutions for freelancers and small-scale business owners,” she added.
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