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Over 60,000 upgraded passports issued since July 1, says Immigration DG

Published on 21 Jul 2026 7:07:38 PM

More than 60,000 of the new upgraded Malaysian international passports have been issued since its launch on July 1, says Datuk Zakaria Shaaban.

The Immigration director-general said that a total of 63,475 passports had been issued nationwide so far.

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More than 60,000 of the new upgraded Malaysian international passports have been issued since its launch on July 1, says Datuk Zakaria Shaaban.

The Immigration director-general said that a total of 63,475 passports had been issued nationwide so far.

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