![China launches probe into surrogacy, fake paternity tests in Wuhan China launches probe into surrogacy, fake paternity tests in Wuhan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41693954315_TBrainyday.jpg)
China launches probe into surrogacy, fake paternity tests in Wuhan
The suspension comes amid several investigations related to the issuance of fake birth certificates as surrogacy is illegal in China.
Wed Nov 29 2023
![Baby trafficking probe: NRD confirms officers arrested by MACC Baby trafficking probe: NRD confirms officers arrested by MACC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684399387_ZamriMisman.jpg)
Baby trafficking probe: NRD confirms officers arrested by MACC
Zamri Misman said two NRD officers nabbed by MACC, suspected of being involved in the activities of birth certificate and MyKid syndicate.
Thu Jun 08 2023
![No definite time period for flood victims to replace personal documents - JPN No definite time period for flood victims to replace personal documents - JPN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81600345335_datukruslinjusoh.jpg)
No definite time period for flood victims to replace personal documents - JPN
Ruslin Jusoh said there was no need for flood victims to rush to replace their documents such as identity cards and birth certificates.
Wed Dec 28 2022
![83-year citizenship wait comes to an end for PWD 83-year citizenship wait comes to an end for PWD](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41666777921_WANNABISMAIL.jpg)
83-year citizenship wait comes to an end for PWD
Following an 83-year wait, Wan Nab Ismail finally became a Malaysian citizen after the JPN D-G Datuk Ruslin Jusoh personally gave her a birth certificate and MyKad today.
Wed Oct 26 2022
![Changing father's name on personal identification document allowed - JPN Changing father's name on personal identification document allowed - JPN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41601463324_JabatanPendaftaran.jpg)
Changing father's name on personal identification document allowed - JPN
Amending information on birth document such as the certificate or card can be made if the information is found inaccurate or doubtful.
Tue Jun 29 2021
![S'gor recorded highest number of abandoned babies - Rohani S'gor recorded highest number of abandoned babies - Rohani](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/61500977231_Rohani.jpg)
S'gor recorded highest number of abandoned babies - Rohani
According to statistics, five states had recorded the highest number of cases namely Selangor (157 cases), Sabah and Johor 84 cases each, Kuala Lumpur 65 cases and Sarawak 49 cases.
Tue Jul 25 2017
![Children without birth certificates should be accepted in schools - Ahmad Bashah Children without birth certificates should be accepted in schools - Ahmad Bashah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/51483099701_TaskaGeneric.jpg)
Children without birth certificates should be accepted in schools - Ahmad Bashah
Such a directive had already been issued by the Education Ministry but probably some district education offices have yet to receive the directive.
Thu Jan 05 2017
![Woes over 1,600 people in Sarawak facing identity document problems Woes over 1,600 people in Sarawak facing identity document problems](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/41443254745_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
Woes over 1,600 people in Sarawak facing identity document problems
The Home Ministry has approved the applications from a group of 1,600 people in Sarawak who had faced problems in getting their birth certificates and identity cards.
Sat Sep 26 2015
![Birth certs to Sabah's stateless children appropriate - MPSS Birth certs to Sabah's stateless children appropriate - MPSS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-07/81404536672_295x200.jpg)
Birth certs to Sabah's stateless children appropriate - MPSS
The government's decision to issue birth certificates without citizenship status to stateless children in Sabah is appropriate, according to a local leader.
Mon Nov 17 2014
![Gov't to issue only birth record with different features to stateless children Gov't to issue only birth record with different features to stateless children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/41414648781_295x200.jpg)
Gov't to issue only birth record with different features to stateless children
The government will only issue birth records with different features from the birth certificate to stateless children born in the country.
Sun Nov 16 2014
![Not all children with Malaysian birth certs get automatic citizenship Not all children with Malaysian birth certs get automatic citizenship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-05/71400387280_295x200.jpg)
Not all children with Malaysian birth certs get automatic citizenship
A child's citizenship status is determined based on the citizenship status of his or her biological parents and their marital status during the child's birth.
Fri Oct 31 2014
![Abbas wins UN 'birth certificate' for Palestine Abbas wins UN 'birth certificate' for Palestine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-11/81354234726_295x200.jpg)
Abbas wins UN 'birth certificate' for Palestine
The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to recognise Palestine as a non-member state.
Thu Nov 29 2012