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4 Things You Need To Know About the New Malaysian Passport

today1 July 2026

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Malaysia has begun rolling out new passports today in a bid to strengthen and modernise our iconic little red book.

Featuring a whopping 94 security elements, the newly enhanced Malaysian passport nearly doubles the previous version’s level of protection, making it a must-have for anyone in need of a passport renewal for their next trip abroad.

Here are 4 things you need to know about the new Malaysian passport.

1. You can choose between a five-year or 10-year passport validity period

(source: Kementerian Dalam Negeri / Facebook)

Aside from the usual five-year validity you’re probably used to with previous versions, the latest Malaysian passport now offers a 10-year validity option. This is a convenient option if you plan on travelling a lot in the future, or if…

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Written by: Danial Martinus


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