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Viral IC, Passport Images Are Fake

Jan 14, 2026

The design of Malaysia's new passport and MyKad has not been released yet.

The Home Ministry says viral images currently being shared on social media allegedly showing the new look are fake and do not reflect the actual design.

The ministry adds that all information related to the design and upgraded security features of the identification documents will only be announced through its officialchannels.

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The Transport Ministry is stepping up efforts to monitor heavy vehicles in real time.

As such, the government will appoint several companies to run a pilot project using telematics to track location, speed, driving behavior, and operating conditions.

It adds that the initiative will cover both buses and commercial transport vehicles.

This, in response to the high number of road accidents involving these vehicles nationwide.

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The Prime Minister says the government will play an active role in the second Global Sumud Flotilla amid the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.

He adds that last year's mission helped draw global attention to the matter and break international silence on the crisis.

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The Johor police chief has vowed a transparent investigation into the case of an out-of-uniform policeman who allegedly slapped a motorcyclist at a petrol station there.

Based on initial findings, the incident occurred during a traffic operation targeting mat rempit...in which the complainant had tried to flee.

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KPOP mega stars BTS have announced their global comeback tour, with 79 dates announced so far globally – including a stop in KL.

For the record, the last time the group performed in Malaysia was over a decade ago in 2015.