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30 Jun 2026, 1:24 PM	Lowyat.NET	3.5	Malaysia’s New Passport Officially Launches Malaysia has officially launched a redesigned international passport with enhanced security features, including a polycarbonate data page, laser-engraved personal details, and a new chip compliant with ICAO standards. The rollout begins for new applications and renewals starting July 1, 2026, with the previous version remaining valid until expiry. Why: For developers and startup founders building identity verification, KYC, or travel-related apps, the new passport's ICAO-compliant chip and physical security features may require updates to document scanning SDKs or backend validation logic. It also signals government digitization momentum that could lead to more integrated digital identity services. malaysia-tech digital-identity govtech

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30 Jun 2026, 1:24 PM

Lowyat.NET

3.5

Malaysia’s New Passport Officially Launches

Malaysia has officially launched a redesigned international passport with enhanced security features, including a polycarbonate data page, laser-engraved personal details, and a new chip compliant with ICAO standards. The rollout begins for new applications and renewals starting July 1, 2026, with the previous version remaining valid until expiry.

Why: For developers and startup founders building identity verification, KYC, or travel-related apps, the new passport's ICAO-compliant chip and physical security features may require updates to document scanning SDKs or backend validation logic. It also signals government digitization momentum that could lead to more integrated digital identity services.