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Malaysia's National Registration Department has clarified that the presence of foreign nationals at its offices does not automatically indicate they are applying for MyKad identity cards, as JPN handles multiple services for both citizens and non-citizens.
Malaysian police relocated hundreds of Rohingya refugees from the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur to police headquarters for identity documentation. The move follows Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's warning against refugee groups disrupting public order.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned that the government will take firm action against any refugees who break laws or disrupt public order, following a gathering of Rohingya refugees outside the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur.