New-generation MyKad records 275,785 issuances in first month

The National Registration Department (JPN) has issued 275,785 new-generation MyKad since its launch, with Johor receiving the highest number at 31,392 cards.

The new-generation MyKad incorporates 53 security features, compared to the previous version's 23, to remain relevant to technological advancements.

The Home Minister assured the public that there is no urgency to replace their MyKad, as card supplies are sufficient to meet the demand.

KULAI, Oct 24 — The National Registration Department (JPN) has issued 275,785 new-generation MyKad nationwide since its launch on Sept 17 until Oct 20, with Johor recording the highest number at 31,392 cards.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the figures reflected a positive response from the public to the new-generation MyKad, which comes with enhanced security features.

He said the new-generation MyKad incorporates 53 security features, compared with 23 in the previous version, including a transparent window, QR code, ultraviolet features, hologram and microtext.

The enhancements were introduced to ensure the identity card’s security features remained relevant to technological advancements, following about 12 years of use of the previous MyKad generation.

“JPN has taken steps to further upgrade the security features. That is why we call it the new-generation MyKad,” he said.

“Johor recorded the highest number, with 31,392 cards issued, followed by Kuala Lumpur with 29,601, Selangor (26,736), Sarawak (25,642) and Sabah (22,523),” he told a press conference after officiating the 78th National Registration Day celebration and the launch of the Madani Adopted Village and Madani Adopted School initiatives at the Kampung Melayu Sedenak Multipurpose Hall here today.

Saifuddin Nasution said the public need not rush to replace their MyKad, as JPN had assured that the supply of cards was sufficient to meet demand.

He said about 24 million existing MyKads were currently in circulation, while JPN received an average of 200,000 applications a month for various purposes, including new identity cards, replacements for damaged cards and MyKad issuance to those turning 18.

He said possession of a MyKad was becoming increasingly important due to various government initiatives requiring its use, including purchases of petrol and cooking oil, as well as the redemption of Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA).

“We do not have any projections. We will continue as usual and serve the public. What matters is ensuring that the card supply is sufficient to meet demand from those who choose to switch to the new-generation MyKad,” he said. — Bernama

Cheras custodial death: Family takes plea to PM’s doorstep, seeks transparent probe

Police probe local syndicate links after Indonesia seizes tanker carrying RM800m ketamine off Sumatra

Kedah, Penang, Perak, Melaka, Johor and Sarawak put on thunderstorm alert

自推出以来，国民登记局 (JPN) 已发放了 275,785 张新一代 MyKad，其中柔佛州获得的卡片数量最多，为 31,392 张。

新一代 MyKad 融合了 53 项安全功能，而上一版本只有 23 项，以跟上技术进步的步伐。

内政部长向公众保证，无需急于更换身份证，因为身份证供应充足，足以满足需求。

古来，10 月 24 日讯——自 9 月 17 日推出以来，截至 10 月 20 日，国民登记局 (JPN) 已在全国范围内发放了 275,785 张新一代 MyKad 卡，其中柔佛州发放数量最多，达 31,392 张。

内政部长拿督斯里赛夫丁·纳苏蒂安·伊斯梅尔表示，这些数据反映出公众对新一代身份证（MyKad）的积极反响，该身份证具有增强的安全功能。

他表示，新一代 MyKad 融合了 53 项安全功能，而上一版本只有 23 项，其中包括透明窗口、二维码、紫外线功能、全息图和微缩文字。

此次改进是为了确保身份证的安全功能与技术进步保持同步，此前上一代 MyKad 已经使用了大约 12 年。

“日本政府已采取措施进一步升级安全功能。这就是我们称之为新一代MyKad的原因，”他说道。

“柔佛州发放的身份证数量最多，达 31,392 张，其次是吉隆坡（29,601 张）、雪兰莪（26,736 张）、砂拉越（25,642 张）和沙巴（22,523 张）。”他在今天于甘榜马来亚塞德纳多功能厅主持第 78 届国民登记日庆祝活动暨马达尼认养村和马达尼认养学校计划启动仪式后举行的新闻发布会上表示。

赛夫丁·纳苏蒂安表示，民众无需急于更换身份证，因为JPN已保证身份证供应充足，足以满足需求。

他表示，目前流通中的MyKad约有2400万张，而日本身份证管理局（JPN）平均每月收到20万份申请，用途包括办理新身份证、补办损坏的身份证以及向年满18岁的人发放MyKad。

他表示，由于政府各项举措都要求使用身份证，包括购买汽油和食用油，以及赎回 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA)，因此持有身份证变得越来越重要。

“我们没有任何预测。我们将照常为公众服务。重要的是确保卡片供应充足，以满足选择升级到新一代MyKad卡的用户的需求。”他说道。——马新社

蕉赖拘留所死亡事件：家属上前向总理申诉，要求进行透明调查

印尼警方在苏门答腊岛附近查获一艘载有价值8亿令吉氯胺酮的油轮后，正在调查当地犯罪集团的关联。

吉打、槟城、霹雳、马六甲、柔佛和砂拉越发布雷暴警报