Deputy Home Minister Attends Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference
By Kenny Teng
BANGKOK, June 25 (Bernama) -- Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah is leading the Malaysian delegation to the Third Ministerial Conference on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Asia and the Pacific, aimed at strengthening the country's registration system.
Shamsul Anuar said Malaysia's participation in the conference marks an important step towards holistically and inclusively strengthening the registration of births, deaths, marriages, and other vital events.
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'All recorded information is used to generate statistics that serve as crucial input for policy formulation and programme planning in areas such as population development, health, education, and employment. These records also provide a valuable reference for researchers and academics,' he said during a gathering with Malaysians residing in Thailand on Wednesday.
He added that the three-day conference, which began on June 24, 2025, offers participating countries the opportunity to deliberate on registration systems to support policy-making efforts.
Also present at the event were Deputy Director-General (Operations) of the National Registration Department, Sarinah Apisah, along with officers from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Health, the National Registration Department, and the Department of Statistics.
Shamsul Anuar also underscored the Malaysian government's commitment to the welfare of its citizens abroad.
'Through close cooperation between the Ministry of Home Affairs, Wisma Putra, and relevant agencies, the government is committed to ensuring the protection of Malaysian citizens, their access to identification documents, and strengthened consular support for the Malaysian diaspora,' he said.
He further called on Malaysians living abroad to continue playing an active role in their communities, contributing their expertise to the country, and upholding the noble values that underpin Malaysian unity.
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