MyKid

My kid has a MyKid now!

Finally, Mia's MyKid has arrived.

We were supposed to collect her MyKid in January but it was delayed by 2 months due to some technical problems in KL (so they say). Apparently, all applications after November 15, 2009 were affected.

Any parent out there collecting theirs in KK, save the hassle of going to the NRD and finding out their MyKid isn't ready by calling: 088-488320 to check first.

For those who haven't seen a MyKid before, here's what it looks like.
This chip-based identity card is issued for children below 12 years.

MyKid contains three main applications inside the chip:

• NRD application (birth data)
• Health information
• Educational information

The most outstanding part is the colour - PINK! It doesn't matter if your kid is a girl or boy, the card issued would be PINK.

Its size and numbering is just like the MyKad for adults (I blurred out the last 4 digits). Below Mia's name is our address.

Unlike MyKad, the MyKid does not have a photo or fingerprint of the child.

The back of the MyKid

The Birth Certificate number and State born are shown. If the parents of the child are Muslims, then it would be printed below the State.

Hopefully, with the issuance of the Mykid, we no longer have to carry along the child's birth certificate when traveling, going to the clinic/hospital, enrolling in schools etc.