KUALA LUMPUR: Changing addresses on identification cards will soon require supporting documents such as utility bills and quit rent receipt.
Bernama reported that this new ruling will come into force May 2.
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Mohd Azis Jamman said the move was to avoid problems of inaccurate information on identity cards after such cases in which "50 to 100 people" had the same address.
"There are addresses where the area is just an empty plot of land with no house. We do not want these things to repeat," he was quoted as saying at a press conference in Putrajaya today.
Using inaccurate addresses would lead to difficulties in matters that involve government agencies such as the Election Commission (EC) when it comes to voter registration as well as tracking down individuals in police investigations.
For those renting homes, they have to produce their rental agreement or rental receipt as well as other documents to prove they are in fact residing at this new address.
He informed that those who failed to produce such documents, they would need to obtain a confirmation letter from either a penghulu, village head, homeowner, members of Parliament or employers to support the application for a change of address.