Malaysian Spouse Visa and Permanent Residence (PR): JPN

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September 19, 2025

Malaysian Permanent Residence: Replacing your Red IC (MyPR)

**UPDATE March 2026**

JPN have updated their advice and now say that it is only necessary to replace an IC under the following circumstances:

Card is damaged
Card is lost
Change of address
Change of personal information (change of name or religion)
Upgrade MyKid to MyKad (12 years old)

Other than these reasons, JPN say you should NOT change your IC; they no longer say that you should change your IC if it is more than 10 years old.

See the JPN post here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Gjz7nD3AM/

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JPN has recently advised IC holders (including PR holders) to replace their card if it is more than 10 years old.

Previously it was only necessary to replace an IC in the following circumstances:

IC had been damaged
IC had been lost
IC had been stolen
IC holder reached 18 years of age
IC holder changed permanent address

The cost to replace a MyPR card is RM40, although an additional processing fee will be charged to replace a card that has been lost.

See this JPN Facebook post:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17Dr9F4aF9/

What if I have lost my MyPR?

Make a police report (JPN say this is only needed for a second or subsequent loss). This can be done at a police station or online at https://ereporting.rmp.gov.my/index.aspx
Go to JPN with the police report
Apply for a replacement card and pay the MyPR application fee (RM40) and a processing fee: RM100 (first time loss of card), RM300 (second time), RM1,000 (third and subsequent times)

What if my MyPR has been stolen?

Make a police report (this must always be done for a stolen card). This can be done at a police station or online at https://ereporting.rmp.gov.my/index.aspx
Go to JPN with the police report
Apply for a replacement card and pay the MyPR application fee (RM40). A processing fee does not need to be paid to replace a card that has been stolen.

What if I have lost or had my MyPR stolen overseas?

You are advised to make a police report in that country, then follow the steps above.

See the JPN website for more details:

https://www.jpn.gov.my/en/core-business/identity-card/mykad-gantian-hilang-eng

March 25, 2025

Malaysian Permanent Residence: Collecting Red IC (MyPR)

Collect Red IC (MyPR) from JPN (March 2025)

I applied for my Red IC at JPN Putrajaya and was advised that it would take between 1 month and 3 months to be ready. I phoned JPN after 4 weeks and it wasn't yet available, but when I called again 2 weeks later it was ready, so overall it took 6 weeks.

Only the applicant (the foreign spouse) has to go to JPN to collect the IC. I brought the following documents:

JPN receipt
Passport (but I wasn't asked to show it)

I had asked to collect my IC at JPN KL so I went to Bahagian Kad Pengenalan at JPN Jalan Duta (on the Ground Floor).

I arrived at around 830am and was given a queue number at the info counter. When my number was called my thumb prints were scanned and I was given my IC. I paid RM2 for a plastic card holder. JPN staff were very efficient and I received my IC only 20 minutes after arriving!

I could now check my status on the JPN website https://semakankpmys.jpn.gov.my/ using my new IC number and it showed 'Kad telah diambil':

The IC number is made up of 6 digits for date of birth, followed by a 2 digit country code and then 4 other digits. The country codes can be seen here: https://www.jpn.gov.my/my/kod-negara

Here is an example of a Red IC (MyPR) from the JPN website. MyPR cards have the wording 'Pemastautin Tetap' (Permanent Resident):

I am very pleased that I now have my PR and IC!

More information on the PR/Permit Masuk application process can be found on the FAQ page:

https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2025/01/malaysian-pr-permit-masuk-faqs.html

February 04, 2025

Malaysian Permanent Residence: Applying for Red IC (MyPR)

Visit JPN to apply for Red IC (MyPR) (February 2025)

According to JPN, a PR holder must apply for a Red IC (MyPR) within 30 days after getting the Permit Masuk certificate. See: https://www.jpn.gov.my/en/services/identity-card/identity-card-application-mypr-for-children-aged-12-or-first-time-non-citizens/

Both the applicant and Malaysian spouse must go to JPN for the application process.

We went to JPN in Putrajaya immediately after getting the Permit Masuk certificate and PR passport stamp as it is across the road from the immigration building. The IC section (Bahagian Kad Pengenalan) is on Level 2.

The application can be done at Putrajaya or a JPN state office:

https://www.jpn.gov.my/en/information/mypr/.

It is also possible to apply at Putrajaya and request to collect the IC at another state office; I asked to collect mine at JPN WP Kuala Lumpur.

We were asked for the following documents [note that Putrajaya only required 1 photocopy, other offices may need 2 copies]:

Permit Masuk certificate (plus copy of both sides)
Permanent Resident passport stamp (plus copy)
Applicant's passport (plus copies of bio page and all expired LTSVP stickers)
Proof of Address, e.g. utility bill (plus copy)
Malaysian spouse IC (plus copy of both sides)
Marriage Certificate (plus copy)

If needed, there is a photocopy shop on the ground floor of the JPN office in Putrajaya.

This is the checklist we were given at the number counter. The staff member would only give us a ticket number once we had organised our documents (originals and copies) into the correct order shown in the list, and he had checked them:

When our ticket number was called we went to the desk to submit our documents and were asked to fill in Form JPN.KP01. The staff member at the counter assisted us in completing the form.

Both my wife and I had our thumb prints scanned. My photo was then taken, note that if you are wearing a white colour shirt you will have to put on a JPN black colour jacket for the photo.

I paid the RM40 fee and was given a receipt and advised that my IC will be ready in 1 to 3 months time.

JPN was busy when we went; we were given a ticket at around 245pm, waited over 2 hours for our number to be called and only completed everything after 530pm.

The IC status can be checked by phoning or visiting JPN.

The JPN staff also said I could check online using the QR code on the receipt (which points to https://semakankpmys.jpn.gov.my/), but it's not possible as only people replacing their IC who already have an IC number can check online, as I got the response 'Status Permohonan: Tiada permohonan terkini':