MyKad printing services nationwide are expected to face a temporary disruption from Aug 26 to 31 as the National Registration Department (JPN) transitions to the new-generation identity card. For Kuching residents without an urgent need, JPN advises postponing MyKad replacement or exchange applications until the transition period is over. The disruption concerns printing as the department moves away from the existing card structure; it does not amount to an announcement that every National Registration Department counter is closed. Parents or guardians applying for a child’s first MyKad at age 12 are also encouraged to wait, so the child can receive the new-generation card when issuance begins. Anyone with an urgent identity-document matter should confirm the latest arrangement with JPN before going to a counter, as the notice does not give a single nationwide date for every new card to be issued.

Schools have been reminded not to hide bullying or abuse cases just to protect their image. [image: 1785211512313-school_bullying_20260728.jpg] Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said bullying and violence must be dealt with early, whether the case looks big or small at first. He said principals and headmasters should be open when handling bullying cases. Reporting a case does not mean the whole school has failed. It means the school is taking the problem seriously. Parents send their children to school expecting a safe place to study. That safety has to come first. Why it matters Bullying cases can grow worse when schools keep quiet. Anwar said early action is needed before small problems become bigger injustices. Location: Malaysia Details: Reminder issued during a meeting with Ministry of Education staff in Putrajaya on July 28, 2026. Photo: Bernama via The Borneo Post Source: The Borneo Post What do you think?