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The Star
14 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Speeding up govt services
PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry is cutting down on bureaucratic hurdles in government service delivery, with a focus on modernising the National Registration Department (NRD), says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The Home Minister said the ministry aims to improve outdated rules and streamline processes that burden citizens and businesses. He added that the initiative has already made progress by reducing the processing time for late birth registrations for children under five years from three months to 45 days. Additionally, the issuance of overseas birth certificates, known as Form A, has been expedited from 52 days to just seven days. 'This initiative is introduced to improve outdated rules and burdensome bureaucratic processes. 'Whether for daily citizen affairs or business communities, the main objective is to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, making processes easier and more efficient. 'Through this initiative, outdated regulations at the NRD, which do not match current developments, are reviewed to be more transparent, efficient and effective,' he told reporters after attending the ministry-level National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations, as well as its August monthly assembly here yesterday. Saifuddin Nasution also said that the ministry's 'Menyemai Kasih Rakyat' (Mekar) programme continues its outreach to assist individuals in obtaining identity cards, including for Malaysians overseas. He said that as of July 31, Mekar has successfully conducted 1,633 programmes nationwide, processing 24,863 applications. 'Instead of waiting for individuals to come to our office, we go out and find them,' he added. For Malaysians overseas, he said that the Mekar Diaspora programme would be extended to Australia and the United Kingdom. He said that Malaysians residing in these countries with documentation issues would not have to return home. 'Through the Mekar Diaspora initiative, we send NRD officers to countries with large Malaysian communities to provide these services directly,' he added. The programme is scheduled to be in Melbourne, Australia from Sept 14 to 28, followed by London, United Kingdom from Oct 5 to 17. Separately, in the Dewan Rakyat, Saifuddin Nasution revealed that more than 5,000 juvenile cases were recorded from 2023 to June this year. He said 5,633 cases were recorded during this period – with 2,006 in 2023; 2,442 last year; and 1,185 as of June this year. Selangor recorded the highest number of juvenile cases at 892, followed by Johor (731) and Perak (506). 'Those aged 16 to 18 made up the highest number of cases at 3,637. 'The lowest number of cases was from those aged between seven and 10, with 21 cases,' he said in a written reply yesterday. Saifuddin Nasution also said that scams such as job scams, parcel scams and love scams remain rampant in the country, even though agencies, including the police, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, Bank Negara and private sector, have undertaken continuous outreach programmes. 'Although various initiatives and awareness campaigns have been implemented through forums, social media, exhibitions and talks, the trend of online scams has not shown a noticeable reduction,' he said in another parliamentary reply. He attributed the persistence of scams to four main factors – the constantly changing tactics of syndicates, low levels of digital literacy, the openness of digital platforms and challenges in cross-border enforcement. He said scammers frequently use fake identities and cloned websites to deceive victims, while many people, including the young and elderly, still lack understanding of such modus operandi.
The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
Home Ministry cuts red tape in service delivery, says Saifuddin
PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry is cutting down on bureaucratic hurdles in government service delivery, with a focus on modernising the National Registration Department, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The Home Minister said the ministry aims to improve outdated rules and streamline processes that burden citizens and businesses alike. He added that the initiative has already made progress by reducing the processing time for late birth registrations for children under five years from three months to 45 days. Additionally, the issuance of overseas birth certificates, known as Form A, has been expedited from 52 days to just seven days. 'This initiative is introduced to improve outdated rules and bureaucratic processes that are burdensome. 'Whether for daily citizen affairs or business communities, the main objective is to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, making processes easier and more efficient. 'Through this initiative, outdated regulations at the NRD, which do not match current developments, are reviewed to be more transparent, efficient, and effective,' he told reporters after attending his ministry's monthly assembly here on Wednesday (Aug 20). Saifuddin also said that the ministry's Menyemai Kasih Rakyat (Mekar) programme continues its outreach to assist individuals in obtaining identification cards, including for Malaysians living abroad. He said that as of July 31, Mekar has successfully conducted 1,633 programmes nationwide, processing 24,863 applications. 'Instead of waiting for individuals to come to our office, we go out and find them,' said Saifuddin. For overseas Malaysians, Saifuddin said that the Mekar Diaspora programme would be extended to Australia and the United Kingdom. He said that Malaysians residing in these countries with documentation issues would not have to return home and save cost. 'Through the Mekar Diaspora initiative, we send NRD officers to countries with large Malaysian communities to provide these services directly,' he said. The programme is scheduled to be in Melbourne, Australia from Sept 14 to 28, followed by London, United Kingdom from Oct 5 to 17.
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
PMK founder Ramadoss hints at resolving stand-off with son Anbumani
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder S. Ramadoss on Sunday (June 8, 2025) said, 'Age is only a number', reeling out names of popular 'older' politicians such as former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed, suggesting he still has enough fight in him in politics. However, he appeared optimistic about giving 'good news' about the resolution of his conflict with his son Anbumani Ramadoss, which threatens to split the party. Interacting with journalists in Chennai, Dr. Ramadoss confirmed meeting RSS ideologue and Thuglak editor S. Gurumurthy again in Chennai (following an earlier meeting in his native town), but refused to reveal whether discussions with him and with Dr. Anbumani were fruitful. PMK's party constitution Sources in the party said Dr. Ramadoss is seeking larger share of the powers to operate while asking Dr. Anbumani to continue as the 'working president'. Dr. Anbumani has reportedly agreed to allow his father to take the lead in deciding the electoral alliance and negotiating the seats while he wished to remaining as the party's 'president', a post to which he was earlier anointed unanimously. 'Dr. Ayya (Ramadoss) wants powers to sign Form A and Form B too, which would give him powers over selection of candidates and make appointments. But, Dr. Anbumani wants to be allowed to continue as president and make appointments within the party,' said a senior leader. In the party's bylaws, Rule 13 states that party founder should be invited and his guidance is necessary to call for the general council and executive council meetings. However, Rule 15 explicitly states the party president, appointed by the general council, will head the party's political committee, executive council, general council, and state conference and has the powers to control the party's funds, properties owned by the party and its bank accounts. Rule 12 states that the general council will consist of district presidents, district secretaries, treasurer, vice-president, deputy secretary and area secretaries at the Union, Town Panchayats, municipal corporations and corporations along with representatives from linguistic, religious, and caste-based minorities. The executive council will consist of party president, general secretary, treasurer, organisation secretary, deputy general secretaries, vice-presidents, headquarters secretaries, disciplinary action committee members, property protection group and district presidents and secretaries make up the party's executive council. A senior leader says while it is true that general council has to be held in the presence of the party founder and its affairs conducted under his guidance, it is not binding on the general council to accept his guidance or decisions. 'The president continues to have the powers to appoint office bearers, which makes up the general council. Ultimately, the general council can reject his guidance. This is perhaps why Doctor Ayya began removing and re-appointing district president, secretaries and other office bearers. But, I don't think he (Dr. Ramadoss) has the powers to do it,' he added.
The Hindu
08-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Age is only a number, says Ramadoss; hints at resolution of conflict with son
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder S. Ramadoss on Sunday (June 8, 2025) said, 'Age is only a number', reeling out names of popular 'older' politicians such as former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed, suggesting he still has enough fight in him in politics. However, he appeared optimistic about giving 'good news' about the resolution of his conflict with his son Anbumani Ramadoss, which threatens to split the party. Also read: Anbumani not to react to Ramadoss' accusations, plans three-day meet with PMK functionaries Interacting with journalists in Chennai, Dr. Ramadoss confirmed he did meet with RSS ideologue and Thuglak editor S. Gurumurthy again in Chennai (following an earlier meeting in his native town), but refused to reveal whether discussions with him and with Dr. Anbumani, were fruitful. PMK's party constitution Sources in the party said Dr. Ramadoss is seeking larger share of the powers to operate while asking Dr. Anbumani to continue as the 'working president'. Dr. Anbumani has reportedly agreed to allow his father to take the lead in deciding the electoral alliance and negotiating the seats while he wished to remaining as the party's 'president', a post to which he was earlier anointed unanimously. Also read: Making Anbumani a Cabinet Minister was my mistake: PMK founder Ramadoss 'Dr. Ayya (Ramadoss) wants powers to sign Form A and Form B too, which would give him powers over selection of candidates and make appointments. But, Dr. Anbumani wants to be allowed to continue as president and make appointments within the party,' said a senior leader. In the party's bylaws, Rule 13 states that party founder should be invited and his guidance is necessary to call for the general council and executive council meetings. However, Rule 15 explicitly states the party president, appointed by the general council, will head the party's political committee, executive council, general council, and state conference and has the powers to control the party's funds, properties owned by the party and its bank accounts. Rule 12 states that the general council will consist of district presidents, district secretaries, treasurer, vice-president, deputy secretary and area secretaries at the Union, Town Panchayats, municipal corporations and corporations along with representatives from linguistic, religious, and caste-based minorities. The executive council will consist of party president, general secretary, treasurer, organisation secretary, deputy general secretaries, vice-presidents, headquarters secretaries, disciplinary action committee members, property protection group and district presidents and secretaries make up the party's executive council. A senior leader says while it is true that general council has to be held in the presence of the party founder and its affairs conducted under his guidance, it is not binding on the general council to accept his guidance or decisions. 'The president continues to have the powers to appoint office bearers, which makes up the general council. Ultimately, the general council can reject his guidance. This is perhaps why Doctor Ayya began removing and re-appointing district president, secretaries and other office bearers. But, I don't think he (Dr. Ramadoss) has the powers to do it,' he added.
