CR80News | Malaysia issues dual interface ‘MyKad’ ID card nationwide

Thursday, September 30, 2004

By the end of 2005, all Malaysian citizens over the age of 12 will be carrying a dual interface contact/ contactless smart card as their national ID. With a population of 23 million, the Malaysian program is both one of the world’s first national ID card programs and one of the largest issuances of dual interface technology. The multi-purpose MyKad cards incorporate both government and private sector applications onto a single card.

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Report: Security driving smart card industry

A new report from ABI Research reveals that the security sector is driving growth in the smart card industry, according to esecurityplanet.com.

“New revenues are coming from contactless/dual-interface cards and more applications require the greater security offered by smart cards. There remains a small, but solid, memory-based market, but higher-end secure microcontroller ICs and embedded solutions are driving the new growth. As a result of this and re-stocking inventory, we forecast that IC revenues will grow nearly 14% in 2010,” said ABI Research analyst John Devlin.

United Nations Credit Union issuing EMV cards

Gemalto announced it has been selected by the United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU) to deliver a U.S. issued, globally compliant microprocessor payment card. UNFCU recognized the need of its members, who reside and frequently travel to more than 210 countries and territories, to have a more convenient and secure payment option when traveling internationally.

Trüb AG expands its range of EMV smart card solutions

Trüb AG of Switzerland has announced the release of CombOS DI, a dual-interface operating system providing “secure, rapid and reliable” payment functionalities for EMV cards.

IBIA expands mission with authentication focus

The International Biometrics and Identification Association (IBIA) has announced it has expanded its personal mission to have more of a focus on issues surrounding authentication in data security, identity theft, immigration and homeland security. The IBIA’s approach is expected to be two-pronged wherein they will serve as a forum for industry leaders to directly tackle issues and they intend to become a source for advocacy and education in biometric technology.

Myki moves to buses and trams on Sunday

In Australia, Victoria the ill-fated myki smart card system is set to go live on buses and trams on Sunday, according to ABC News.

The $1.3 billion system has already been active on Melbourne’s metro trains for months, but technical issues have kept it from being implemented across all public transportation in Victoria.

Saudi Arabia increases order from LaserCard

LaserCard Corp. has received a follow-on purchase order valued at $1.6 million for chip-ready, optical security media-based credentials for the Saudi Arabia national ID card program. Delivery is scheduled to occur in the company’s second fiscal quarter ending September 2010.

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