Malaysians do not need to rush to replace their current MyKad just because a new-generation version is on the way. The National Registration Department, better known as JPN, has reminded the public that existing MyKad cards remain valid and can still be used for official transactions as usual.

Malaysia's upcoming new MyKad has naturally attracted plenty of public attention, especially since the rollout is expected to begin soon. Whenever a national identity document is updated, people tend to have practical concerns. One of the biggest questions is whether existing government aid programmes linked to MyKad details will be affected during the transition.

Malaysia's MyKad is getting ready for another major update, and this time the focus appears to be very clear: stronger identity protection. The next-generation national identity card is expected to be introduced sometime next month, although an exact launch date has not been confirmed yet. Ahead of the official rollout, National Registration Director-General Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias has shared several early details about what Malaysians can expect from the updated MyKad.