By Norrasyidah Arshad
SHAH ALAM, July 29 — Over 2,000 people have received personal identification documents through the state government’s special MySEL unit, since it was introduced in 2008.
Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said with valid documents such as birth certificates and identity cards, these individuals can now enjoy citizenship rights and have access to various benefits offered by the government.
“Since MySEL was introduced, we have received more than 6,000 applications and almost half of them — approximately 48 per cent — were Bumiputera applicants. The rest are of various ethnicities such as Chinese and Indian, and those from Sabah and Sarawak.
“Successful applicants comprised people of all ages, from children to adults,” he said at a press conference after handing over identification documents to 30 people here today.
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Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari speaks at the handover of identification documents to 30 people under the state’s MySEL unit, in Shah Alam, on July 29, 2024. — Picture by HAFIZ OTHMAN/MEDIA SELANGOR[/caption]
Amirudin said the initiative is part of the state government’s effort to help people obtain valid documents, enabling them to lead more prosperous lives.
“This scheme does not aim to take over the tasks of the National Registration Department (NRD), but to facilitate the documentation process. At the end of the day, the NRD still has to approve (the applications).
“Many of these applicants have missed out on various government opportunities and benefits, including business aid. With valid documents, their rights can be restored,” he said.
MySEL was established to assist the underprivileged who lack necessary knowledge and resources to apply for identification documents, such as citizenship, birth certificates and identity cards.
It addresses issues like children without birth certificates due to border marriage syndicates, and instances where parents fail to register their children’s births.
