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.

A Hui Sing drain complaint was marked resolved, but the drain was still clogged when checked again. [image: 1784455492695-mbks-hui-sing-drain.jpeg] Source: The Borneo Post / handout photo Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen's special assistant Michael Kong said the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) should check maintenance work on-site before closing public complaints. The case involves a filthy and clogged drain in front of a department store at Hui Sing Commercial Centre. Kong said he reported it through Talikhidmat, then later received an update saying clearing work had been done on May 28. When he went back to the site, he said stagnant water and rubbish were still there. Location: Hui Sing Commercial Centre, Kuching Details: Kong wants MBKS to send workers back for proper cleaning and explain how the complaint was marked completed. Source: The Borneo Post Anyone around Hui Sing saw this drain before? What do you think?