New passports now valid for 10 years at RM350
Malaysia has introduced a new 10-year passport validity option priced at RM350, with discounted rates for senior citizens and free issuance for PWD cardholders. The government also updated the fee structure for replacing lost or damaged passports, significantly increasing costs for repeat replacements.
Why it matters
The policy change impacts travel accessibility and costs for Malaysian citizens, while the tiered replacement fees serve as a deterrent against passport loss.
Share Replacing damaged or lost passports will cost RM550 the first time, RM850 the second time, and RM1,350 for subsequent replacements. Malaysians are currently charged RM200 for a passport with a five-year validity, while senior citizens pay RM100. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : New Malaysian passports will be valid for 10 years at a cost of RM350, according to a government gazette issued yesterday. The gazette, signed by Chief Secretary Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, said those aged 60 and above would only be charged RM175.
The article provides factual reporting on government gazette updates and fee schedules.
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