1966 - 69: With the introduction of the National Registration Act, two types of identity cards were issued for citizens and permanent residents.
This German-made version of the IC was laminated to prevent illegal modification of photo and particulars. Serial numbers, consisting of seven numerals and a letter of the alphabet, were now unique to each holder, remedying earlier security weaknesses. The first IC number, S0000001/I, was issued to Singapore’s first President, the late Mr Yusof Ishak.
The National Registration Regulations were amended in 1969. It then legislated colour differentiation for ICs held by citizens and non-citizens.
1966 - 69: With the introduction of the National Registration Act, two types of identity cards were issued for citizens and permanent residents.
This German-made version of the IC was laminated to prevent illegal modification of photo and particulars. Serial numbers, consisting of seven numerals and a letter of the alphabet, were now unique to each holder, remedying earlier security weaknesses. The first IC number, S0000001/I, was issued to Singapore’s first President, the late Mr Yusof Ishak.
The National Registration Regulations were amended in 1969. It then legislated colour differentiation for ICs held by citizens and non-citizens.