LEMON BLOG

Malaysia's government is taking another step in refining how subsidies are delivered, with a new proposal that could combine the MyKasih system and the MyKad to manage targeted diesel subsidies more efficiently. The idea reflects the government's ongoing effort to ensure subsidies reach the people who truly need them, while reducing leakages and improving transparency in the system.

Travellers and members of the public who rely on Malaysia's immigration-related digital services may want to take note of an important update for the coming week. The Home Ministry has announced that the National Immigration Integrated System, better known as NIISe, will undergo upgrading works and data migration from 9 to 15 March 2026.

If you've been wondering whether PADU is "still a thing" after the whole targeted subsidy conversation, the short answer is: yes — and Putrajaya is about to widen what it's used for.

If you're the kind of driver who still feels calmer when there's "something physical" to look at, here's the heads-up: starting 1 February 2026, JPJ will stop issuing printed road tax slips for Motor Vehicle Licences (LKM). This also means Pos Malaysia will end all road tax slip printing services at its kiosks and post offices on the same date.

If you've been following the Malaysia–Singapore border tech updates lately, you've probably seen three names floating around that sound like they do the exact same thing: MyBorderPass, MyNIISe, and MyDigital ID. Add QR code autogates into the mix, and it's easy to assume the government built three "passport apps" that overlap.