PUTRAJAYA: A false message is circulating via WhatsApp regarding a change in the Pahang birth codes in the identity card, says the National Registration Department (NRD).
In a statement today, the NRD said there was no change to the birth codes for Pahang and that they remained 06, 32 and 33.
The NRD reminded the people to be cautious and not believe such news or announcements and to check with the department.
It cautioned that such an important information involving individual identification should not be the subject of a prank, as it could cause confusion among the people.
The public can visit NRD’s website at www.jpn.gov.my to check the various state birth codes in Malaysia.
The public can obtain further information on the NRD by contacting its customer service centre at 03-88807077 or email to [email protected].
– BERNAMA