{
  "id": 17721312,
  "title": "Malaysians Can Apply For The 10-Year Passport Online Starting Today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/malaysians-can-apply-for-the-10-year-passport-online-starting-today",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T01:37:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/408922/malaysia-10-year-passport-apply-online/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Starting today, Malaysians have the option to apply for a 10-year passport online through the MyOnline Passport service, announced by the Immigration Department. This new online application choice expands upon the previously available five-year online option, allowing applicants to select between two validity periods. Previously, the 10-year version could only be obtained in person at an immigration office. Immigration Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban stated that the online service would be fully implemented once all passport-issuing offices in Malaysia and abroad were updated and the system confirmed stable. The Malaysian International Passport, redesigned on 30 June 2026, now offers the 10-year validity option for individuals aged 18 and above. Priced at RM350, the 10-year passport shares the same security features as the five-year version, including a polycarbonate biodata page, laser engraving, and advanced anti-counterfeiting technologies. In August, the department temporarily halted the issuance of passports with validity periods longer than 10 years due to issues at airline check-in procedures abroad, but the suspension was lifted on 25 September, with normal operations confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.",
  "summary": "The Immigration Department has announced that Malaysians can now apply for the 10-year passport through its MyOnline Passport service. The expanded online application option takes effect today, 2 November 2026, giving applicants the choice between two different validity periods. Previously, online applications were limited to passports with a five-year validity period, while those opting for […]…",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysians can apply for 10-year passport online starting today via MyOnline Passport service.",
    "10-year Malaysian passport priced at RM350 with same security features as five-year version."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Expanding the digital application range to include longer validity periods removes a significant bureaucratic hurdle for adult travelers seeking more convenient and efficient document renewal processes.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}