Big task: Nasrun Nasyaat Roslan cleaning his house, which was hit by flash floods, at Taman Saujana Aman in Kuala Selangor. — Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Registration Department (NRD) will replace identification documents such as identity cards and birth certificates without imposing any fines on flood victims, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
The Home Minister said this was the ministry’s commitment to assist flood victims.
“If flood victims couldn’t save their identification documents, such as birth certificates and MyKad (that were) lost or damaged, come immediately to the NRD office to get a replacement after the floods are over.
“If there are those who are affected (by floods) recently, inform (the officer involved) that you are (one of those) affected by the floods,” he said in a video uploaded on his Facebook account yesterday, Bernama reported.
Saifuddin Nasution also advised the public to be cautious, especially with the northeast monsoon season that usually hits the east coast during year end, and to follow instructions by the authorities, including evacuation orders.
“Evacuate (if instructed) on time and don’t delay. Cooperate (with the authorities) and always take care of yourself and your family,” he added.
Saifuddin Nasution also thanked Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the RM13mil allocation for post-flood aid in Kedah.
He also conveyed his condolences to the family of drowning victims Salmah Mat Zain, 46, and her son Muhammad Rosman Rohaidi, 19, who were swept away by swift currents during a flood in Padang Terap, Kedah recently.
