{
  "id": 16290054,
  "title": "New-generation MyKad records 275,785 issuances in first month",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/new-generation-mykad-records-275-785-issuances-in-first-month-16290054",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T06:12:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/24/new-generation-mykad-records-275785-issuances-in-first-month/240434"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Registration Department (JPN) issued 275,785 new-generation MyKad nationwide between September 17 and October 20, with Johor leading at 31,392 cards. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced the high public response to the new-generation MyKad, which boasts 53 security features compared to the previous 23, such as a transparent window, QR code, ultraviolet features, hologram, and microtext. The enhancements aim to keep the identity card secure as technology advances. The new-generation MyKad was introduced following years of usage of the previous generation. Johor issued the most cards at 31,392, followed by Kuala Lumpur with 29,601 cards, Selangor with 26,736 cards, Sarawak with 25,642 cards, and Sabah with 22,523 cards, according to Saifuddin Nasution at a press conference after the 78th National Registration Day celebration. He assured the public that the card supply met the demand and that they need not rush to replace their MyKad. Currently, about 24 million MyKads are in circulation, with an average of 200,000 applications received monthly for new cards, replacements, or issuance to those turning 18. MyKad possession is becoming crucial for various government initiatives, including petrol and cooking oil purchases, and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) redemption.",
  "summary": "KULAI, Oct 24 — The National Registration Department (JPN) has issued 275,785 new-generation MyKad nationwide sinc...",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "New-generation MyKad records 275,785 issuances in first month",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/new-generation-mykad-records-275-785-issuances-in-first-month-16286960",
        "published": "2026-10-24T05:41:08.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}