PUTRAJAYA, May 26 -- The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) has announced a postponement of the much-anticipated new version of the Malaysian International Passport (PMA), which was originally set to be introduced on 1 June 2026.

In a statement issued today, the department said the rollout would be rescheduled to a later date, to be announced soon. The decision, according to JIM, is aimed at ensuring smooth service delivery and maintaining the best possible experience for the public when transacting for their travel documents.

"This step is taken to ensure the smooth delivery of services and that the public's transaction experience remains at an optimal level," the statement read.

Importantly, the Immigration Department confirmed t...