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Barnama
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Deputy Home Minister Attends Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference
By Kenny Teng BANGKOK, June 25 (Bernama) -- Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah is leading the Malaysian delegation to the Third Ministerial Conference on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Asia and the Pacific, aimed at strengthening the country's registration system. Shamsul Anuar said Malaysia's participation in the conference marks an important step towards holistically and inclusively strengthening the registration of births, deaths, marriages, and other vital events. bootstrap slideshow 'All recorded information is used to generate statistics that serve as crucial input for policy formulation and programme planning in areas such as population development, health, education, and employment. These records also provide a valuable reference for researchers and academics,' he said during a gathering with Malaysians residing in Thailand on Wednesday. He added that the three-day conference, which began on June 24, 2025, offers participating countries the opportunity to deliberate on registration systems to support policy-making efforts. Also present at the event were Deputy Director-General (Operations) of the National Registration Department, Sarinah Apisah, along with officers from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Health, the National Registration Department, and the Department of Statistics. Shamsul Anuar also underscored the Malaysian government's commitment to the welfare of its citizens abroad. 'Through close cooperation between the Ministry of Home Affairs, Wisma Putra, and relevant agencies, the government is committed to ensuring the protection of Malaysian citizens, their access to identification documents, and strengthened consular support for the Malaysian diaspora,' he said. He further called on Malaysians living abroad to continue playing an active role in their communities, contributing their expertise to the country, and upholding the noble values that underpin Malaysian unity.
The Sun
11 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
Malaysia strengthens civil registration at Asia-Pacific ministerial conference
BANGKOK: Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah is representing Malaysia at the Third Ministerial Conference on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Asia and the Pacific. The event, which runs until June 26, aims to enhance the region's civil registration systems for more accurate policy planning. Shamsul Anuar highlighted Malaysia's commitment to refining its registration processes for births, deaths, and marriages. 'All recorded information is used to generate statistics that serve as crucial input for policy formulation and programme planning in areas such as population development, health, education, and employment,' he said during a meeting with Malaysians in Thailand. The conference provides a platform for participating nations to exchange best practices and improve data accuracy. Sarinah Apisah, Deputy Director-General (Operations) of the National Registration Department, joined the delegation alongside officials from the Ministry of Health and the Department of Statistics. Beyond registration reforms, Shamsul Anuar reaffirmed the government's dedication to protecting Malaysians overseas. 'Through close cooperation between the Ministry of Home Affairs, Wisma Putra, and relevant agencies, the government is committed to ensuring the protection of Malaysian citizens, their access to identification documents, and strengthened consular support for the Malaysian diaspora,' he added.
