First recipients praise new MyKad’s tougher security and sturdier design
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 17 — Members of the public have described the issuance of the new-generation MyKad, equipped with...
The issuance of the new MyKad, featuring 53 security features, has been received positively by the public. The National Registration Department (NRD) rolled out the seventh-generation identity card, which has been upgraded from 23 to 53 modern, secure features. Nineteen-year-old student Puteri Nur Syafiqah Jailani expressed her excitement about the new MyKad, describing the replacement process at NRD as easy and fast.
Shaza Nuizeaan Shafie, 48, from Puchong, Selangor, also praised the new card for its attractiveness and the added security features. Khairul Anuar Azizan, 47, commended the NRD staff for handling the issuance quickly and efficiently. Foo Yew Jin, 36, a private-sector employee, noted that the new-generation MyKad looks sturdier and has enhanced safety features.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail had advised the public not to rush to replace their MyKad with the new version, stating that the replacement process would be carried out in phases. The new MyKad includes security elements such as a Dynamic Security Hologram, Transparent Window, Enforcement QR Code, and Dual-Interface Chip.
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