Census 2010

Did the Census online just now, which took me about half an hour.

This was after being surprised by a visit of the census officer at 9pm last night! Such dedication, but I think they get paid really well.

Anyway, while at the doorway, the guy by the name of Fared asked me whether I would like to complete the census online. Huh? I didn't know we Malaysians are THAT advanced! But in the interest of convenience (and not having my wife dashing away to slip into something more appropriate), I just said "Yeah, why not?"

Anyway, all he did was ask me what my phone number was, and scribbled something on a small booklet which read "Panduan Mengisi e-Census Banci Penduduk dan Perumahan Malaysia 2010", and gave me the copy.

Took it, left it on the table, and brought it to work today.

The first part was getting the online registration done. Had my first glitch, when I found out that the identification code on the front page of the booklet wasn't complete! Tried to call the census guy (he left his phone no. on the cover as well), but nobody picked up.. Thanks a lot, Fared! :P

To cut a short story even shorter, I gave a call to their call center at 1-800-88-7828, and was attended to promptly. Spoke to an En. Azwan who advised me of the right code (Note: The last two digits labeled IR really stands for Isi Rumah - defines whether you have extended family living together), and sent me plodding along..

After entering my email address and the code, the web app sent a newly generated passcode for me to my email, and that was used for logging on to the portal.

Everything then on went smoothly until the part where I completed the last details of the house occupants. After I clicked 'Save', the whole screen went blank!

Thankfully, after a few reloads and re-logging in, I managed to complete the questionnaire and printed a PDF copy.

I am such a good citizen!