Send them, they need those infos to get tender or projects. Hire you or not is another matter.

Verify your identity

they never asked for colored IC... dont bodoh bodoh give colored IC...

Also once taken, use watermark software instead of crossing it with normal pen... it makes it harder to remove with editing software if people wanna be funny with your ic copy

I also feel dumb asking for photocopy ic when the candidate is not even selected or short listed Are they going to do background check for every interviewee? I guess to employer they don’t care. Or easier for them. No need to ask again after short listed. Or maybe they want to test how good you follow instructions even if it’s dumb.

We're going side track here. At which hiring stage are you referring to now? If the candidate is shortlisted for interview then it's fair to ask for IC copy.

If big reputable company can trust. You go find kicimiao type then susah

Big or small, I would still err on the caution side by hand-writing remarks on the IC for the specific purpose I'm providing it for

My company practise non exec no need any photocopy unless already we employ them.
For exec and above, it is norm procedure to request interviewee specific photocopies.

Yeap, it's about risk management, it usually is part of company hiring procedures.

I no give with remark only give when hire. Get interview anyway

Anyone face this before?

how come ppl treat this kind of pnc very lightly these days?

your copy of mykad can be used for so many things, registering prepaid is one of it. the dealers can still do it without ekyc



you still can validate the candidate details via traditional way, just need ic number will do

This post has been edited by JimbeamofNRT: Jul 21 2024, 12:26 PM

if they decide to hire me yes
but before 1st interview already request IC, that's a very clear intention to resell your information already

they don't need to photocopy of IC to do background check bro
they already have the number when i go interview and fill in their application form

don't trust them big or small
if you ask me, the bigger the company..the more likely they're collecting information for resell purposes
the smaller one has lesser chance but can't completely rule it out

They need to especially when engaging third party services. They need the copy of IC to certify that there is no fraud involve. If you mistakenly provide the wrong IC number, they will either unable to proceed with the background check, or in a universe where there are two people with similar names and I numbers, they are going to end up doing background check on the wrong person. It's not just about the IC number, there are addresses and photos, and more importantly, the accountability of the info provided is never on the company but you.

alot of jobs require you to prove that you're malaysian, the single most important proof is your IC. Take it up to msian govt because it is their requirement not to hire foreigners

basically selling your info away

meanwhile spying on your husband/wife doesn't even need their photocopy IC as well
meanwhile check CTOS also don't need photocopy IC
meanwhile u go bank to do any business these days, they also don't need your photocopy IC already(except public bank), they just need your IC, plug it in and verify your thumbprint

but you go interview, it's actually normal to provide photocopy IC
funny how malaysian and certain people is right now...and then when keep receiving spam call/SMS, they blame everybody else but themselves

This post has been edited by MR_alien: Jul 21 2024, 01:20 PM

You're mixing two and two. First of all, you need ICs to do over the counter banking matters, this is to verify you are who you are. Secondly, I didn't say give your copy of IC carte blanche, some posts back I already mentioned to attempt to safeguard that particular copy. Thirdly, you're lumping those who give legit copies for legit reasons with those who would put blame around together.

You're free to deny giving them your IC, but they are also free to toss aside your application before calling you to interview.

Would the bank request your IC before or after creating an account for you? Try walking into a bank now, and tell them you will only give them your IC after your loan is approved or your saving account is created.

This post has been edited by :3mushy:3: Jul 21 2024, 01:27 PM

i'm mixing anyone up
few question for u to ask yourself before u reply anyone

1. yes, there is a different between needing IC to do over the counter banking matter and having them photocopy your IC...it's 2 totally different thing altogether
2. how do you know they're legit and using your IC for legit reasons?...can you 100% guarantee that?
3. how do you know they're gonna hire you at the end....i notice people send 50 applications, 48 prolly won't even reply you...you're gonna send 50 photocopy IC to all applications and deem all to be legit?
4. if they reply can you come interview next tuesday at 10AM and request u to send them a photocopy of your IC...thn when you reach there, it doesn't exist thn how?
sounded like a new scam tactic

that's why on my 1st post in this thread i've said very clearly...if they decide to hire me, i'll give them my IC/photocopy IC, i'm not sending anybody my photocopy IC in interview stage...that's dangerous AF

This post has been edited by MR_alien: Jul 21 2024, 01:45 PM

So far, from MNC to cxo role interview never did I encounter this request to provide IC, or other credential in interview stage, well probably because only in Malaysia, data privacy is shit.

If this happen In country that has strict data protection, whatever reason give by the interviewer gonna cost them lots of legal issue and fined

This post has been edited by cuddlybubblyteddy: Jul 21 2024, 01:46 PM