New Malaysian passport to be issued from June 1, features 94 security elements

New Malaysian passport to be issued from June 1, features 94 security elements

PUTRAJAYA: The new Malaysian International Passport (PMA), which will be issued starting June 1, will come equipped with 94 security features, says Datuk Zakaria Shaaban.

The Immigration director-general said the additional security features include holograms, ultraviolet (UV) printing and special security threads used in the passport stitching.

He said the current passport has 49 security features, while the upgraded version now carries almost double the number to ensure it is safer and more difficult to forge.

“We will begin the rollout in stages on June 1 at four offices first, namely the Immigration headquarters in Putrajaya, the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Office, the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) passport office in Wangsa Maju and the Shah Alam Immigration Office.

“We will then expand the rollout in stages to all branch offices by the end of July,” he told reporters after the Immigration Department’s 2025 Excellent Service Award ceremony here on Tuesday (May 19).

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Zakaria, however, said existing passports would remain valid as long as they are within the validity period.

He urged the public not to rush to replace their current passports and to allow the Immigration Department to carry out the rollout gradually.

“This needs to be communicated so that the public will not crowd immigration offices to renew their passports for the new version. I hope this message reaches all Malaysians,” he said.

Meanwhile, Zakaria also reminded the public not to use photographs generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology when applying for passports online.

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“Our officers who process the applications have the expertise and are able to tell the difference,” he said.