No action taken against individuals not updating MyKad address

The Malaysian National Registration Department (JPN) has clarified that it is not currently imposing penalties on citizens who have not updated their MyKad address after relocating. Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias, the Director-General, stated that although updating one's address is a legal requirement under the National Registration Regulations, the JPN is not conducting widespread enforcement actions against the public.

"Therefore, I want to emphasize that no enforcement action is being carried out at this time against individuals who have not updated their MyKad address after moving house, even though the obligation to do so is stipulated under the regulations," Badrul Hisham said. He explained that his previous statements referred to existing legal provisions and not an intention to take action against all individuals with outdated addresses.

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Therefore, I want to emphasize that no enforcement action is being carried out at this time against individuals who have not updated their MyKad address after moving house, even though the obligation to do so is stipulated under the regulations.

Badrul Hisham also noted that the JPN does not conduct specific operations solely to penalize individuals for failing to update their MyKad address. He acknowledged that some public confusion arose from social media discussions following his remarks on the obligation to update addresses. He further clarified that updating an address with JPN does not automatically change a voter's polling station. Voters must still apply separately to the Election Commission (SPR) for any changes to their voting constituency or polling station, according to existing regulations.

The JPN's role, he added, is to record and verify submitted addresses to ensure they are accurate and inhabited. He advised the public to obtain information from reliable sources and avoid speculation that could lead to misunderstanding and confusion.

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After the address is updated at JPN, a voter still needs to submit an application to the Election Commission (SPR) for the transfer of constituency or polling station according to the regulations in force.