My passport is expiring this year but I plan to travel abroad some time end of this year. The thought of renewing passport is terrifying - not too much - but yeah, it's gonna be troublesome. As usual, I googled online and found out that I can renew it online! What you need is a softcopy of your passport photo. I got mine taken at a photo studio nearby @ RM20. You can read the requirements on the immigration website but in short, tie your hair, remove any accessories and Ta-Da!
1. Go to this page: https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/eservices/myPasport
2. Click setuju and fill in the details - Note that you can only do this for 13 years ++ (below 18 needs parents/guardian to collect passport together)
3. After payment has been done, print out the payment receipt (you gonna need it when you collect your passport later). Wait for an email from immigration stating that passport is ready to be collected at your desired location.
I applied mine on a Wednesday evening around 5pm and I received the email on Thursday 10am - That's how efficient they are now!
I chose to collect my passport at Shaftsbury Putrajaya. It is located at Shaftsbury building Putrajaya, level 2. It might be hard to locate but don't worry, just ask anyone there, they will show you the way.
I parked my car around 215pm, went in got my number, passed to the officer my passport, IC and payment receipt. At 230pm, I drove my car out from Shaftsbury and it's still within the parking grace period. That's how efficient Malaysia Immigration is now!
They deserve an applaud and stop complaining Malaysia government - they are improving, We are improving!
