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.

Editor's Note: Anthony Loke has updated and clarified that this is a misunderstanding, read the official news here.

The government introduced the BUDI95 petrol subsidy program two months ago. Now, JPJ recently said that you could lose this privilege if you fail to do this important step. So, what should you know about it?

Last week, our Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, announced a RM100 aid for Malaysians over 18 years old through the MyKad from 31 August 2025. However, this method is not something familiar as cash aid was often distributed through eWallet platforms.

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.

Previously, we shared that 17 million MyKad details were allegedly sold on the Dark Web. Now, the authorities have debunked the claim, stressing that no data leaks have transpired.

Recently it has been shown on social media site X/Twitter that the identity card photos of 17 million Malaysians have been leaked and sold on the dark web arena. So, what should you know about it?

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has introduced a new rule for money service businesses (MSBs) such as money changers to jot down the details of their Malaysian customers, regardless of the amount being changed. Enforced since 6 February, read on to find out more about this change.

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has introduced a new rule for money service businesses (MSBs) such as money changers to jot down the details of their Malaysian customers, regardless of the amount being changed. Enforced since 6 February, read on to find out more about this change.

The Sarawak state government has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Melexis Technology, a Belgium-based global supplier of micro-electronic semiconductor solutions which will pave the way for the state to produce its own integrated chips (IC). Among others, the MoU entails cooperation in IC design and semi-conductor talent development in the state as part of Sarawak’s innovation and talent development programme.

Germany plans on taking full advantage of the iOS 13 by allowing users to store their ID cards(IC cards for Malaysian), on their iOS device which allows the user to perform various authentication process without the need to pull out their wallets. This is similar to how debit/credit cards can be stored on a smartphone, which then can be used to perform various transactions.