of MyKads

Over-doing is never a good thing, you have to trust me on this one. As predicted, the work-out from the previous weekend was a bit too extensive; the aftermath, two aching legs + throbbing sensation, due to the stiffen muscles on both the hips and calves. Somehow, I just feel noobz...


The No-Brainer
On the other hand, those who have been following the dailies should be aware that the current highlight (since World Cup is over) will be the proposal of National Registration Department to impose RM3,000 - RM20,000 fine or a maximum of 3 years jail term for not being able to produce your MyKad upon request (by so called authorized personnel). Some atas people will never fail to amuse us, don't they? Since RM20,000 is not a small amount, the following might happen ::

1. Loan Sharks coming out with low interest rate Pay MyKad Fine scheme! It will be a big hit as there are no alternative channels to borrow money to pay for the fine. Outcome :: MCA Public Services and Complaints Department will have a longer than ever queue...

2. NRD offering interest free, 1 year installment plan to so-call help the rakyat in paying the fines...

3. At current time, quite a number of bogus cops and officials are already existing among us...
Outcome :: A sudden rise in the number of "cops and officials" requesting you to show your MyKad...

I do agree with the fact that Malaysians should be encouraged to carry along their MyKads at all times; while the card itself can be forged physically, messing with the chip itself requires a lot more effort that leads to higher forgery price; thus no purchasers (though the chips are claimed to be tamper proof). Since the information in the chips are genuine, MyKads will serve its purpose (that is to prove your identity and citizenship) thus weeding out illegal immigrants which who knows what they're doing here...

But RM20K fine or jail-term? There must be some screws that went loose somewhere...


The ripple effect
And not to be surprised, yesterday, the Home Affairs Ministry has proposed that the fines for losing MyKad will be increased 10 folds, bringing the amount up to a staggering RM100; RM200 and RM300 for subsequent losses. The costs to produce a single MyKad will be about RM30; so, what will happen to the remaining cash if the proposal is implemented is something that we will never know. If compared to abovementioned, the fines implemented by the Home Affairs Ministry are definitely more reasonable; it will definitely encourage Malaysians to take better care for their MyKads instead of being forced to do so...

Some leniency or exceptions should however be imposed along with these proposals; lost of MyKads due to theft, robbery, fire, natural disaster and events of such should be given exemptions. Children, special and senior citizens should not be forced to carry or pay such hefty fines as they might lack the ability or judgement to take care of their MyKads. Again, just my two cents...


However, one thing that's been boggling my mind since yesterday will be ::
Why is the increment being proposed after the proposal to slap a hefty fine for those who did not bring MyKads?

At current situation about 1K MyKads are reported missing daily, with 43% of Malaysians not carrying it along everywhere. If the proposals are materialized; therefore everyone will be forced to bring their MyKads in addition to the new fines which will encourage us be more careful, let's average the daily losses to 500...

Daily : 500 x 70(the extra cash which we will never know what happens to it) = 35,000
Monthly : 35,000 x 30 = 1,050,000
Annualy : 1,050,000 x 12 = 12,600,000

The RM12.6 million is just a raw figure, not taking into account the cases of 2nd and 3rd time losses. Who knows, in a few months time, we might be seeing extensive and superbly magnificent landscape in our neighbourhood NRD buildings...

So, what's next?

Peace out, Malaysia Boleh!