Malaysia

Viral new passport, MyKad images are fake, says Home Ministry

The ministry, in a statement, said that the visual designs were not authentic and do not reflect the actual designs of the new passport or MyKad as claimed.

Updated 6 months ago · Published on 13 Jan 2026 4:48PM

Viral new passport, MyKad images are fake, says Home Ministry
The public is reminded to always obtain information from legitimate and authoritative sources - January 13, 2026

THE Home Ministry said images of the new passport and MyKad designs that have gone viral on social media are not official and were not issued by the ministry.

The ministry, in a statement, said that the visual designs were not authentic and do not reflect the actual designs of the new passport or MyKad as claimed.

Previously, the Minister of Home Affairs, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, made an official announcement regarding plans for the new passport and MyKad this year.

“All official information regarding the design and security features of the passport and MyKad will be announced by the ministry through the official communication channels from time to time.

“The public is reminded to always obtain information from legitimate and authoritative sources to ensure the accuracy and validity of any information,” read the statement.

Official information and the latest developments regarding the matter can be obtained through official media channels as well as the ministry websites, the Malaysian Immigration Department and the National Registration Department. – January 13, 2026

Related News

Malaysia / 1mth

Court allows Daim's daughter to permanently keep passport

People / 1mth

Woman forced to reschedule flight after kid scribbles on passport

Malaysia / 1mth

Malaysians may soon be able to get a 10-year passport for RM350

Malaysia / 1mth

Rollout of new Malaysian passport postponed

Malaysia / 2mth

New MyKad features 53 security elements - NRD

Malaysia / 2mth

Home Ministry ready to implement MyKad, new passports starting June

Spotlight

Malaysia

PRNNS: Loke: 'We must win all 11 seats to help PH form state government'

Sports & Fitness

Spain ends Argentina’s World Cup reign with extra-time triumph to reclaim global crown

World

Cat found alive after being buried under Venezuela quake rubble for days (video)

Malaysia

“Resign if you attack fellow Unity Government partners,” Anwar enforces discipline

Malaysia

PH youth wing calls on BN ministers to quit cabinet over PN electoral alliance

Malaysia

Rosmah asks for prayers as Najib prepares for medical procedure

Malaysia

Woman at a loss after fake Hong Kong lawyer offers to recover money from previous scam

You may be interested

Malaysia

Tengku Ampuan Pahang offers land to Orang Asli families affected by Sungai Cot land dispute

Malaysia

PAS-BN talks: A political reunion haunted by old wounds and a question of trust

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Telco identifies suspect in data breach as MCMC demands full report

Malaysia

Sabah seeks additional RM1.61B allocation to fund state operations and development needs

Malaysia

Dataran Merdeka filled with rubbish after World Cup final

Malaysia

Zahid denies BN-PN-GPS-GRS meeting rumours, reaffirms Unity Government commitment

Malaysia

AI Governance Bill to be tabled in Parliament after ministry, agency consultations

Malaysia

Police station chief suspended for allegedly accepting RM500 bribe