Accra:The National Registration Department (JPN) emphasizes that stringent measures are in place to prevent unauthorized issuance of MyKad identity cards. JPN director-general, Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias, confirmed that since MyKad's introduction over 25 years ago, there have been no instances of staff intentionally issuing valid identity cards to unauthorized individuals.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Badrul Hisham highlighted that the MyKad issuance process undergoes rigorous security checks and quality controls. These measures ensure that damaged identity cards are not issued, and any cards compromised during production are audited by serial number to prevent arbitrary replacements.

Speaking at the Kelantan State-Level National Registration Day event, Badrul Hisham assured that the MyKad production system adheres to ISO standards, with enhanced security features to mitigate forgery risks. Attempts to replicate a genuine MyKad would result in a card that might look similar but would lack the original's specific security features.

Addressing public concerns about the new MyKad's durability, he stated that while the card is still made from polycarbonate, its technology and security features have been upgraded. He noted that chip failures are often due to improper handling or storage by users, rather than manufacturing defects.

He also pointed out that the MyKad's design, including color and information, is legally prescribed and cannot be altered to suit personal preferences. The change in blue color tone was purely for aesthetic reasons. The new MyKad, introduced last June, boasts 53 security features, an increase from the previous version's 23, including advanced elements like laser engraving, holograms, and enhanced encryption.