New MyKad to be issued from today
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Starting today, the National Registration Department (NRD) will commence issuing the upgraded MyKad, featuring 53 advanced security features compared to the previous 23. The NRD explains that this new version of the national identity card represents a logical progression, designed to keep up with modern requirements. To facilitate the issuance, 40 NRD branches have been equipped with specialized printing facilities.
With more than two decades of use behind it, the time has indeed arrived for a new generation of MyKad, introducing enhancements across the card's design, structure, and security measures. Among the improvements are a QR code for verification and enforcement, holographic technology, microtext, ultraviolet security elements, laser etching, and a chip offering stronger encryption.
The new MyKad is anticipated to enhance identity verification processes while simultaneously reducing the likelihood of counterfeit cards and misuse. Initially, the improved MyKad will be available at the NRD headquarters in Putrajaya and 18 selected NRD offices upon appointment, with a subsequent phased rollout across the country to ensure a seamless and orderly implementation, thereby minimizing potential congestion at NRD counters.
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