So, I’ve been messing around with this whole Malaysian ID card thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a ride. I decided to see if I could get one online because, well, why not? It sounded like a fun little project. I started digging around and found a few places that said they could do it.
First, I checked out the official way. You know, the “right” way. They call it a MyKad, which is kind of cool. Apparently, you need to go to the National Registry Department (NRD) in person. I found out that you have to bring your passport and entry permit, and copies of both. And you need to pay an application fee – RM40. Sounds like a pain, and you can only do it at certain NRD locations, like the headquarters in Putrajaya or some state headquarters.
- Passport
- Entry permit
- Copies of both documents
- RM40 application fee
They also have this thing where you can apply for a smart ID card online through something called eHome Affairs. But then I read that the old green ID books are still valid, and it would take years to get rid of them. Seemed like a lot of waiting around, either way.
Looking for Easier Ways
Then I stumbled upon some websites that claimed they could get you a MyKad online, no hassle. One of them was called DiscreetPros or something like that. They made it sound super easy. Of course, I was a bit skeptical, but I figured I’d see what they were all about. I did some more digging and found out that you can actually apply for a replacement of a lost ID card or for citizens and non-citizens aged 18 online, but it still seemed to involve the NRD somehow.
I read through a bunch of forums and stuff, trying to figure out the real deal. People were talking about needing to fill out some application form, *01, and you had to do it within 30 days of arriving in Malaysia. I mean, I wasn’t planning on going there anytime soon, but it was interesting to know.
Honestly, the whole thing felt like a maze. One minute it seemed easy, the next it was all complicated and official. But hey, I learned a few things along the way. It’s definitely not as simple as just clicking a button and getting an ID card in the mail.
So, yeah, that’s my little adventure with trying to get a Malaysian ID card online. It wasn’t exactly a success story, but it was a good way to kill some time and learn about how things work over there. Maybe I’ll stick to collecting stamps or something next time.
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