KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — The new MyKad, whose issue began today, no longer comes with the Touch ’n Go feature, said the National Registration Department (JPN).
In a social media post today, it said the new card’s primary function is the country’s official identity document, with enhanced security and technological features.
“For users who wish to continue using Touch ’n Go services, the facility can be accessed through the Touch ’n Go eWallet or a separate Touch ’n Go card,” it added.
Equipped with 53 security features, the new MyKad includes enhanced security elements such as a Dynamic Security Hologram and a transparent window on the front, as well as an enforcement QR code and a dual-function interface chip on the back.
The new MyKad also has improved identity verification capabilities to reduce the risk of forgery and misuse.
JPN said the transparent window feature strengthens protection against forgery, while the QR code supports verification and enforcement requirements.
Meanwhile, the Dynamic Security Hologram displays a three-dimensional image that changes according to angle and lighting, while the UV feature reveals specific security elements that are only visible under ultraviolet light.
Guilloche patterns and microtext have also been incorporated as additional security features, while the polycarbonate layer makes the MyKad more resistant to heat and chemicals for enhanced durability.
Applications for the new MyKad can be made at 40 JPN branches equipped with printing facilities, where the cards can be issued on the same day.
At JPN branches without printing facilities, applications for the new MyKad can still be made, with the cards to be ready within five working days.
