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Malaysia Identity Card (MyKad) API

Arya.ai’s Malaysia Identity Card (MyKad) API enables fast, accurate, and automated extraction of identity information from Malaysian national ID cards. It is perfect for digital onboarding, KYC, and verification across industries.
Malaysia Identity Card (MyKad) API
What Is It
Who Can Use It
How It Works

The MyKad Identity Card Data Extraction API digitizes and validates information from Malaysia’s government-issued MyKad ID cards. It extracts key identity fields instantly and securely using advanced OCR and AI models.

  • Extracts MyKad Number, Full Name, and Address
  • Supports the front side of MyKad across various formats
  • Provides real-time, structured output for system integration

This API is designed for any platform that requires Malaysian citizen identity verification.

  • Banks and FinTechs operating in Malaysia
  • Telecom and mobile service providers
  • Insurance companies
  • Government portals and e-services
  • HR and employment screening services

Upload a scanned image or photograph of a MyKad. Arya’s AI engine processes the image and extracts identity fields with high accuracy.

  • Input formats: JPEG, PNG, PDF
  • OCR scans and extracts ID number, name, and address
  • Outputs structured JSON for downstream use
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MyKad Number Extraction

Accurately captures the unique Malaysian ID number from the card.

Name & Address Parsing

Extracts of the full name and residential address are printed on the front of the card.

OCR Optimized for Malaysian Cards

Trained on MyKad layouts and fonts to deliver reliable recognition.

Real-Time Response

Enables instant identity checks for digital onboarding and document automation.

Arya APIs Empower Axis Bank to Redefine KYC Workflows

Axis Bank streamlined its KYC workflows with Arya AI’s automated document classification and extraction APIs, achieving a 60-65% reduction in operational Cost
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Real-World Applications

Digital Banking & FinTech

Streamline eKYC flows by auto-filling MyKad data during onboarding.

Telecom Onboarding

Validate subscriber ID details during SIM card registration.

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Government Portals

Digitally verify Malaysian citizens for services and benefits.

Healthcare & Insurance

Onboard patients or policyholders with verified identity inputs.

Education & Exams

Verify student identity for enrollment or digital examination setups.

Background Screening

Use structured MyKad data for employer or contractor verification.

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Working with Arya.ai has provided MSIG Life with great support. Their AI applications have been integrated into our operations, addressing key challenges with production-ready models that have made a significant impact. Arya.ai's AI capabilities have helped us enhance our processes, improve security, and increase efficiency across our workflows.
Deekshith and his team have been responsive and have assisted us in streamlining our operations and enhancing the customer experience, enabling us to scale effectively.
Michael Kohan
Head of Digital Solutions
5 stars
Our Team is greatly thankful for the Bank Statement Analyser of Arya AI. Before using the bank analyser, we had a hard time converting large statements, passbooks and different formats across various banks into tangible insights. But with Arya now, we can generate a speedy report.
Faria Rose Santiago
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
Using Arya APIs, we have automated the process of data extraction from KYC submissions as well as Transaction documents along with translation of certain ID proof(s) originally provided in foreign languages, which has greatly eased the operational workload on our team & also saved us on processing time which in turn enhances our overall customer experience.
Vice President Technology
Axis Bank
5 stars
Appreciate the support we got from Arya in seamlessly processing lakhs of API hits daily. Arya team's expertise provided for excellent guidance and recommendations to help improve the process for large scale integrations. We were able to make this go live in record time of nearly a month. The quality of the work and unwavering dedication brought to the table by Deekshith and team is much appreciated.
Shammi Kapoor
SVP Business Operations
5 stars
With Arya’s Face Verification and Passive Face Liveness Detection  API, we’ve improved the security on our FinTech platform for user verification during transactions. Our Vulnerability to fraud due to identification errors has already reduced by 98% within just six weeks of integrating these APIs. This new process has helped us provide an amazing user experience. Kudos to Arya AI team for ground breaking technology that is making a real good impact on our business.
Sagar Singhal
Co Founder & CEO
5 stars
Using Arya APIs, we have automated the process of data extraction from KYC submissions as well as Transaction documents along with translation of certain ID proof(s) originally provided in foreign languages, which has greatly eased the operational workload on our team & also saved us on processing time.
Vice President Technology
Axis Bank
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
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Our Team is greatly thankful for the Bank Statement Analyser of Arya AI. Before using the bank analyser, we had a hard time converting large statements, passbooks and different formats across various banks into tangible insights. But with Arya now, we can generate a speedy report.
Faria Rose Santiago
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
With Arya’s Face Verification and Passive Face Liveness Detection  API, we’ve improved the security on our FinTech platform for user verification during transactions. Our Vulnerability to fraud due to identification errors has already reduced by 98% within just six weeks of integrating these APIs. This new process has helped us provide an amazing user experience. Kudos to Arya AI team for ground breaking technology that is making a real good impact on our business.
Sagar Singhal
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
Appreciate the support we got from Arya in Seamless processing lakhs of API hits daily. Arya's team expertise provides for excellent guidance and recommendations to help the process for large scale integrations. we were able to make this go live in a record time of nearly a month. The quality of the work and unwavering dedication brought to the table by Deekshith and the team is much appreciated.
Shammir Kapoor
SVP Business Operations, TATA AIG General Insurance
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
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Using Arya APIs, we have automated the process of data extraction from KYC submissions as well as Transaction documents along with translation of certain ID proof(s) originally provided in foreign languages, which has greatly eased the operational workload on our team & also saved us on processing time.
Vice President Technology
Axis Bank
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
Our Team is greatly thankful for the Bank Statement Analyser of Arya AI. Before using the bank analyser, we had a hard time converting large statements, passbooks and different formats across various banks into tangible insights. But with Arya now, we can generate a speedy report.
Faria Rose Santiago
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
With Arya’s Face Verification and Passive Face Liveness Detection  API, we’ve improved the security on our FinTech platform for user verification during transactions. Our Vulnerability to fraud due to identification errors has already reduced by 98% within just six weeks of integrating these APIs. This new process has helped us provide an amazing user experience. Kudos to Arya AI team for ground breaking technology that is making a real good impact on our business.
Sagar Singhal
Co-founder & CEO
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
Appreciate the support we got from Arya in Seamless processing lakhs of API hits daily. Arya's team expertise provides for excellent guidance and recommendations to help the process for large scale integrations. we were able to make this go live in a record time of nearly a month. The quality of the work and unwavering dedication brought to the table by Deekshith and the team is much appreciated.
Shammir Kapoor
SVP Business Operations, TATA AIG General Insurance
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
Read full story
arrow
Working with Arya.ai has provided MSIG Life with great support. Their AI applications have been integrated into our operations, addressing key challenges with production-ready models that have made a significant impact. Arya.ai's AI capabilities have helped us enhance our processes, improve security, and increase efficiency across our workflows.
Deekshith and his team have been responsive and have assisted us in streamlining our operations and enhancing the customer experience, enabling us to scale effectively.
Michael Kohan
Head of Digital Solutions
5 stars
+360%
More repayments in past 12 months
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A Comprehensive Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Malaysia's Identity Card (MyKad) API

Manual verification of MyKad cards can delay onboarding and increase operational costs. Arya.ai’s Malaysia Identity Card API digitizes real-time identity verification, boosting speed, accuracy, and user experience.

Features of a Good MyKad OCR API

  • Accurate parsing of MyKad number, name, and address
  • Fast processing for digital and mobile capture
  • Structured JSON output
  • Works with both new and old MyKad formats
  • Compliant with data security and privacy standards

Applications for Malaysian Identity Card API

  • Banking & eKYC: Automate Malaysian citizen verification.
  • Telecom KYC: Digitize SIM registration with verified ID capture.
  • Healthcare & Insurance: Validate MyKad data during onboarding.
  • Government Services: Ensure authentic user access to benefits.
  • Recruitment & HR: Screen employee or contractor identity.
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