A 20-year-old Indonesian man claimed he was unaware that using another person’s MyKad to secure employment was against the law after he was detained during an enforcement operation at a frozen food processing factory in Pulau Indah.
The man, identified only as Restu, was among 36 individuals arrested during Ops Kisar for allegedly using fake MyKad or identity cards belonging to others.
According to enforcement officers, Restu entered Malaysia legally by air but used a copy of his cousin’s MyKad, who resides in Sabah, to obtain a job at the factory.
Didn’t know using cousin’s MyKad for work was an offence
“I only wanted to work and have been employed here for two months. I used my cousin’s identity card but did not know it was wrong,” he reportedly told officers.
He added that he obtained the job through a friend and did not pay his cousin for the use of the identification document.
Multiple cases of suspected MyKad misuse uncovered
In a separate case, officers detained a woman suspected of using a fake MyKad after inconsistencies were found between her identification number and personal details.
Investigators discovered that the identification number did not match her stated age. The woman later admitted she was an Indonesian national and claimed the documents had been arranged by an agent.
Another woman, identified only as Masnor, allegedly admitted to using her aunt’s MyKad to work at the factory for more than a year.
She initially claimed to be from Tawau, Sabah, and said she possessed a birth certificate. However, officers reportedly found photographs of a MyKad on her mobile phone and noted inconsistencies in her explanations regarding the document’s ownership.
She also struggled to provide basic personal details when questioned by officers from the National Registration Department.
Authorities warn against MyKad misuse and identity fraud
The case has also highlighted the serious consequences of using fake or borrowed identity documents in Malaysia. Such offences can carry criminal penalties under Malaysian law, while foreign nationals found guilty may also face immigration action, including deportation. Authorities have repeatedly reminded both employers and workers to ensure all identification and employment documents are genuine and lawfully obtained.
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