Malaysia to issue newly designed passports with 94 security features

PUTRAJAYA – The new Malaysian International Passport (PMA), which will be issued from June 1, will come equipped with 94 security features, says Immigration director-general Zakaria Shaaban. Datuk Zakaria said the additional security features include holograms, ultraviolet printing and special security threads used in the passport stitching. He said the current passport has 49 security features, while the upgraded version now carries almost double the number to ensure it is safer and more difficult to forge. READ: DFA probing 71 cases of illegally-acquired PH passports, says Legarda “We will begin the roll-out in stages on June 1 at four offices […]... Keep on reading: Malaysia to issue newly designed passports with 94 security features

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer