Malaysia has officially introduced a 10-year passport with a new rate of RM350 for citizens aged 18 to 59, effective after being gazetted through the Fees (Passports and Visas) (Amendment) Order 2026 on 3 June 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

Recently, the Malaysian Immigration Department has said that Malaysian passports will come with a new design starting June 1, 2026. However, there is a slight hiccup to the launch. That said, what should you know about it?

There seems to be confusion about using the National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) for travelling. Thankfully, the immigration authorities have clarified that travellers can still use physical passports to clear immigration via autogates (e-gates) at the country’s entry and exit points. This reassurance from the Director General of the Immigration Department comes amid public confusion over whether the new digital system is mandatory.

We have talked about this new feature before. In mid-2026, the Malaysian government confirmed it would introduce redesigned passports and identity cards with enhanced security features. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the new Malaysian passport and MyKad will be rolled out by the second or early third quarter of the year to improve their integrity and reliability.

Recently, the Immigration Department announced that it will be offering free passport replacements for passports that are damaged or lost due to the ongoing flood incident. So, what should you know about it?

Frequent travellers probably know this by now, but our passports allow us to travel to many places. The Malaysian passport has so much coverage that it's even one of the best in the world. This was recently confirmed again by the Immigration Department.

Malaysia will begin testing a new immigration system that will allow Malaysians and selected visitors to cross borders without using a physical passport, starting from September 22, 2025, to February 28, 2026. So, what should you know about it?

A Bursa Malaysia filing by Datasonic Group Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Datasonic Technologies Sdn Bhd (DTSB) revealed that it has been given a contract extension for the supply of passport chips to the Immigration Department by the Home Ministry. DTSB has been given a 12-month extension from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025, with an additional contract value of RM104.78 million.

The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) is offering free passport replacements to flood victims throughout Malaysia. It said in a statement on Facebook that flood victims who have lost or damaged their passports can get their personal documents replaced for free. So, what should you know about it?

The world's most powerful passport index by Henley & Partners has been published today. Malaysian passports rose to the 12th most powerful in the world this year compared to the 14th in 2023. Malaysian passport holders are allowed to travel to 182 countries without the need for a visa compared to 179 countries last year. So, what should you know about it?