As part of the Government’s effort to boost the security of Malaysians’ identity data, the National Registration Department (JPN) will soon introduce a new generation of identity cards.
These new identification (ID) cards, which will take effect on 1 June 2026 and will include several types, such as MyKad, MyTentera, and MyPoCA (for individuals under legal supervision).
The new features allow for the quick verification of the ID cards’ authenticity
Additionally, the new ID cards will come with a QR code that allows citizens to verify their ID cards digitally.
Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the QR code is meant to reduce forgery and misuse of the ID cards, in line with modern security standards.
During the Dewan Rakyat session, he highlighted that this enhanced feature ensures the ID cards can be digitally verified as authentic.
Shamsul Anuar Nasarah
Shamsul added that JPN will be able to process requests to update information on the ID cards, depending on the type of change requested.
He also said his ministry would review the request made by Willie Mongin (GPS-Puncak Borneo) to include Bumiputera status and religion on the new ID cards.
You can watch the Deputy Home Minister’s speech in the Dewan Rakyat from 2:10:30 onwards below:
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