Etymology

MyKad

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Today it means: an identity card carried by all Malaysian citizens, that is also used for electronic payments for public transport. Full definition →

Malay kad
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The story

  1. Malay · borrowed fromkad
  2. English todayMyKad

My + Malay kad, in turn from card.

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