Malaysia’s rollout of new versions of the MyKad and International Malaysian Passport (PMA) remains on schedule despite the continued use of existing document stocks, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.
He said new applications will continue to be processed using current MyKad and passport stocks, which are sufficient for another two to three months.
“Both initiatives are still on track. Existing stocks will be fully utilised before we move to the new versions,” he said.
Saifuddin said the government would not discard the remaining stock and will continue issuing MyKad under existing contracts until supplies are exhausted.
He noted that about 35,000 MyKad applications are received monthly, including applications from children turning 12 years old.
Malaysia previously announced plans to introduce redesigned MyKad and passport documents with enhanced security features to strengthen the country’s identification system.
