News & Reviews:   Home Minister

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.

News of the BUDI95 program has been spreading rapidly, but many wondered how it would be used when at a petrol station. Today, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismai made a hands-on visit to a petrol station to observe MyKad verification in action ahead of the rollout of the targeted RON95 subsidy, priced at RM1.99 per litre, set to begin on 30 September.

News of the BUDI95 program has been spreading rapidly, but many wondered how it would be used when at a petrol station. Today, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismai made a hands-on visit to a petrol station to observe MyKad verification in action ahead of the rollout of the targeted RON95 subsidy, priced at RM1.99 per litre, set to begin on 30 September.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today revealed that his WhatsApp account has been hacked by irresponsible parties. A statement confirmed the incident, with the office of the Home Minister saying that the serious incident has been reported to the relevant authorities for further action.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has revealed that a 35-year-old man was arrested at 7.30pm in Kampung Pandan, Kuala Lumpur, for using a cloned MyKad to purchase an Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max. He added that the National Registration Department (JPN) is detaining the suspect, as it is believed that he used another person’s MyKad to take out a loan for the smartphone.

The Home Ministry has revealed that 53 countries have been extended clearance to use the Autogate Facility at Malaysia’s entrance. Speaking at the Dewan Rakyat, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah revealed that currently, visitors from 60 countries can now use the facilities for Immigration clearance into our country.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today announced that the Special Committee Tackling the Johor Causeway Congestion has agreed to procure the use of a quick response (QR) code system for the border crossing with Singapore. He added that the procurement will be finalised by the end of this year.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) has announced that the Immigration Department (JIM) will be adding more autogates at KLIA Terminal 1, KLIA Terminal 2 and Penang Airport. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution asserted that the move was meant to overcome congestion at Malaysia’s entry points.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today revealed that Malaysians will soon have the option to apply for a passport with a decade-long validity. He added that the Immigration Department is ready to introduce a 50-page passport with double the validity period as it is currently, like the ones by other Southeast Asian countries.