The National Registration Department (JPN) is now providing free replacements for personal documents that were damaged or lost in the recent floods. This includes MyKad, birth and death certificates, marriage certificates, citizenship documents and any other official papers issued by JPN.

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Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the initiative is meant to lighten the load for families who are trying to rebuild their lives while sorting out their official paperwork.

He reminded flood victims to always put their own safety first. Agencies under the Home Affairs Ministry, he added, will continue helping Malaysians manage the process of replacing these essential documents during the ongoing severe weather.

To make things even easier, JPN will also send mobile service vehicles into affected areas once roads are safe to enter, ensuring people can get assistance without having to travel far.

Before We Go: How to Protect Important Documents in Flood-Prone Homes

• Keep your birth certificates, school certificates, house and car documents in waterproof folders or ziplock bags.

• Store them in a high, secure place, preferably on upper shelves or inside sealed containers.

• Keep digital scans of all important documents in your email or cloud storage.

• Prepare a grab-and-go folder so you can quickly take your documents with you during emergencies.

Stay safe, and make sure to keep yourself updated with MET Malaysia this rainy season.