KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — The National Registration Department (NRD) today extended its condolences to Lina Samuel’s family over her death this morning.

The NRD also clarified in a statement that its officers had met with Lina prior to her death and opened an investigation paper into her case while issuing her a temporary identification document.

"In fact, according to an official statement from the Sarawak Health Director on April 21, 2023, it was announced that she continued to receive the appropriate treatment at Miri Hospital without prejudice even in the absence of her official identification documents,” it said.

In the same statement, the NRD reminded those who have any questions on or encountering issues with registration, whether related to matters of birth, identification cards, death, marriage or citizenship, to immediately present themselves at any of the 212 NRD branches nationwide for advice.

"The public can also obtain information related to the department’s services on its portal and the NRD’s various official social media platforms,” it said.

According to The Borneo Post, Lina, who was a stage four colon cancer patient, died this morning at Lawas Hospital at around 7am.

She leaves behind two sons and two daughters, who are all reported to be stateless.

When her case first hit the headlines earlier this year, activist Agnes Padan said that Lina’s MyKad had been allegedly seized by the NRD last November, on suspicion of her being an Indonesian, when she tried to change her address to vote in the 15th general election.