PETALING JAYA: You’re at the petrol pump and your atuk’s MyKad is conveniently available, so you use it to fill the tank with Budi95 subsidised fuel. Did you know that you could face legal action for doing this? Using another person’s MyKad to gain monetary benefits is an offence and may result in legal action, says the National Registration Department (NRD). This is according to Regulation 25 of the National Registration Regulations 1990, said NRD director-general Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias. “Therefore, all transactions at counters, including purchasing petrol, must be carried out personally by the eligible MyKad holder.

Source: The Star April 07, 2026 07:38 UTC