The National Registration Department (NRD) began a nationwide suspension of MyKad printing services on September 1, 2026. The disruption will last until September 7 as the department transitions from the current MyKad structure to a new-generation MyKad system [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7].
The NRD asked the public to postpone any non-urgent MyKad replacement or renewal requests during this period to avoid inconvenience. First-time applicants, particularly parents or guardians of children turning 12, are advised to delay applications so their children can receive the upgraded cards once issuance resumes. "Parents or guardians are also encouraged to wait for a while to allow their children to receive the new-generation MyKad when its issuance begins in the near future," the department said [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7].
The department apologized for the temporary disruption and thanked the public for their patience and cooperation. "The department apologises for any inconvenience caused in connection with this matter," a spokesperson stated [2].
Further announcements about the rollout and availability of the new-generation MyKad will be released through the NRD’s official communication channels [1, 2, 4, 6, 7].
The printing disruption period, from September 1 to September 7, marks the final phase of transitioning the identity card system nationwide, after which MyKad services are expected to resume with upgraded technology [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7].
