Several new features will be added into the existing MyKad to address the security issues.

 The National Registration Department (JPN) would issue the MyKad with the new features to its applicants beginning January 2012.

Several new security features going to add into the New Mykad will be use laser technology to imprint the applicant's information and photograph onto the card itself. the new mykad chip also damage proof. the damage proof chip had tested and approved by SIRIM.

New Malaysian identity cards would be made from the polycarbonate, which are more durable than the previous one (old Mykad / IC).

However, in the first stage only JPN offices in Malacca, Kuching, and Kluang would process the new MyKads.

News date: 15th October 2011
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National Registration Department (NRD) To Issue New MyKad Starting January 2012

Bernama) The National Registration Department (NRD) will introduce a new MyKad with state-of-the-art security features starting January next year, Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said.

Hishammuddin said the new MyKad would have enhanced security features, especially the chip, which will have tamper-proof elements to prevent falsification, an issue raised by some.

"The Mykad with new structure which is of a higher quality will meet the security requirement and will be suitable for changes in time, situation and future challenges," he told reporters here today after launching the new MyKad structure here today.

Hishammuddin said the new MyKad with a polycarbonate body, uses laser cutting technology on its surface and chips tested by SIRIM and recognised semi-conductor laboratories.

"New applicants will issued the new Mykad while current holders of Mykad can change their old card for a new one.

Hishammuddin who is also the Semberong Member of Parliament added that the NRD would also continue its Outreach Programme using mobile NRD services to identify Malaysian citizens who do not have Mykad, especially those staying in remote areas.

Source: <a href="http://malaysia-today.net/mtcolumns/newscommentaries/44150-nrd-to-issue-new-mykad-starting-january-2012-says-hishammuddin">NRD To Issue New MyKad Starting January 2012, Says Hishammuddin </a>

Date: Saturday, 15 October 2011