Putrajaya: The process of issuing the new-generation MyKad went smoothly today, with an encouraging response from the public, National Registration Department (NRD) Identity Card Division director Muhammad Asraf Sukadi said. He noted that the number of applicants for MyKad replacement at NRD Putrajaya had increased to more than 300 this morning, compared to about 100 on a normal day.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Muhammad Asraf reported that the response was positive, with many people waiting for the new MyKad. "Alhamdulillah, there have been no problems so far and everything is going smoothly," he stated. He explained that at NRD Putrajaya, it takes about 30 minutes to get a new MyKad if there are no issues, while for 12-year-old children, it takes an average of one hour.

Muhammad Asraf also mentioned that the public had given positive feedback on the new MyKad. He highlighted the QR code feature, which can only be accessed by enforcement agencies, ensuring high-level security. "The QR code can only be used by enforcement agencies, currently NRD. So, the QR code cannot be read by an ordinary phone camera," he said, emphasizing its role in verification and enforcement.

He advised the public not to rush to replace their MyKad with the new-generation card, as the existing MyKad remains valid for various transactions. "Many may experience FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and want to replace theirs. As the Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced, people should not rush to the NRD," he remarked.

Starting today, applications for the new-generation MyKad can be made at 40 NRD branches equipped with printing facilities, with the cards ready on the same day. At branches without printing facilities, applications can still be made, with the cards ready within five working days. The new-generation MyKad features security enhancements, including a Dynamic Security Hologram, Transparent Window on the front, and an Enforcement QR Code and Dual Interface Chip on the back.