Saturday, December 31, 2011

New Version of MyKad

National Registration Department (NRD) will issue the new MyKad starting from 3rd Jan 2012 in stages. The new and latest security features as stated below :

1-The new MyKad have a laser-engraved image of its owner imprinted on top left of the normal photograph.
2-The Prime Minister’s Office Building picture can be seen in the background of the card when it is placed under UV light.
3-It has a tamper-proof 80k chip (previous is 64k) and the new chip quality is better than the previous one.
4-The card was made using tougher polycarbonate with stronger adhesive on the cover.
5-Other non-visible new features such as art screen, line width modulation, background screens and patterns, variable microprint, Ultraviolet (UV) pre-printed guilloche pattern, UV pre-printed multicolour and UV pre-printed image.
[Photo source : Effendy Rashid for http://www.nst.com.my/top-news/dept-to-roll-out-new-mykad-from-next-week-1.25965 ]

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Employers to contribute 13 % to EPF for those earning under RM5,000

Members of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) earning RM5,000 and below per month will receive a raise in their retirement savings when the revised employers' statutory contribution of 13 percent takes effect from January 2012 (till Dec 2011, the rate is 12%).

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Capital FM 88.9

The new radio station that provides women a info/ideas and a center to exchange thoughts and opinions. The station's message to the listeners is - we are women, we hear you, we listen to you, and we want you to speak up. The station's tagline is Women – The New Capital. Perghhh..Women Power! More info, kindly log on to http://www.capitalfm.com.my/index.php 
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