Topic signal in Malaysia
Updated Jul 23, 2026
mykad
There are viral claims that the National Registration Department (NRD) in Malaysia is enforcing a campaign to update MyKad addresses, which the NRD denies.
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- Malaysia
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- Jul 23, 2026
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- 1K+
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- 500%
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There are viral claims that the National Registration Department (NRD) in Malaysia is enforcing a campaign to update MyKad addresses, which the NRD denies.
Recently, a viral campaign circulated claiming that Malaysia's National Registration Department (NRD) is enforcing a strict campaign to force all MyKad holders to update their address information. The NRD has officially denied these claims, clarifying that there is no such enforcement or arrests related to MyKad address updates. The public is advised to disregard these misinformation campaigns to avoid unnecessary worry and confusion.
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