How many passports issued since July 1 exceed 10 years validity?

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Approximately 26,000 Malaysian International Passports Issued Since July 1 Have Validity Periods Exceeding 10 Years

Since the introduction of new passport issuance policies on July 1, around 38,000 Malaysian International Passports (PMA) have been issued. Of this total, a significant portion, approximately 26,000 passports, have validity periods that extend beyond the standard 10 years. These longer validity periods are reportedly causing travel complications, though not due to foreign immigration controls.
Airline Systems Identified as Source of Issues

The difficulties encountered by travellers with passports exceeding 10 years in validity are attributed to the internal systems of certain airlines, rather than the immigration control systems of foreign countries. According to the Immigration Department, border control and International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards do not present a problem with these extended validity periods, as immigration authorities simply record the given validity. The issue arises because some airlines' systems are configured to cap the maximum acceptable passport validity at 10 years.
Malaysia to Raise Issue with ICAO

In response to the airline system limitations, Malaysia intends to bring the matter to the ICAO for coordination with airlines. However, no specific timeframe has been provided for the resolution of this issue, as it falls outside the direct jurisdiction of the Malaysian Immigration Department. The department's current practice involves issuing PMAs with a 10-year validity, and it has ceased the previous practice of adding any remaining validity from an old passport to a new one, which previously resulted in some passports exceeding the 10-year mark.
New Policy Limits Validity to 10 Years

Under the revised policy, applicants renewing their passports early will now receive a maximum validity of 10 years only. Previously, such early renewals could result in an extension of up to six months based on the unexpired portion of the old passport, leading to a total validity of up to 10 years and six months. This change ensures that all newly issued passports adhere strictly to the 10-year limit, preventing further complications related to extended validity. Existing passport holders with validity periods exceeding 10 years are eligible to obtain replacement passports free of charge, and the department plans to issue notices to airlines to facilitate travel for Malaysians.

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