Malaysia issues dual interface ‘MyKad’ ID card nationwide
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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