Home Minister Hishamuddin Hussein has denied a letter allegedly directing uncollected MyKads and MyKids to be sent to Sabah, saying it is fake.

NONE “The letter is fake. It’s fake. The allegations are being based on a false letter.

“I urge the public who do not have political motivations not to believe the accusations that certain parties are making,” the minister said at a press conference today.

He added that the National Registration Department (NRD) chairperson Jariah Mohd Said will be lodging a police report today on the matter.

He was speaking to the media after celebrating Immigration Day in Putrajaya this morning.

Yesterday PAS vice-president Mahfuz Omar demanded the government’s explanation on the letter.

He claimed that the directive was issued to all state NRD directors and districts in a letter dated Dec 14, 2012, stating that any MyKad and MyKid that was not collected within 18 months should be sent to Keningau, Sabah.

Special police unit mooted

Earlier at a press conference, Hishammuddin said blamed the coming general election for the proliferation of baseless allegations linked to racial and religious issues were being made that could be exploited.

“Now issues are surfacing one after another. If there is basis bring this to the courts, but many issues have no basis.

“Those who do this have an ulterior motive and are irresponsible, as it can cause anger. I hope the general public is more rational.

“Perhaps as the general election approaches, I would suggest to Police Headquarters to set up a special unit to answer certain issues that are raised with greater speed,” he added.

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