MyKad Reader

This project is a MyKad (Malaysian identity card) reader that reads and extracts information from the card using a card reader device. The extracted information includes the cardholder's name, IC number, sex, date of birth, state of birth, validity date, nationality, ethnic/race, religion, and address.

Prerequisites

Before using this project, you will need the following:

• A card reader device that supports MyKad
• A computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux
• Node.js installed on your computer

Installation

To install the project, follow these steps:

1. Clone the project repository to your computer.
2. Install the project dependencies by running the following command in the project directory:

npm install

Usage

To use the MyKad reader, follow these steps:

1. Connect the card reader device to your computer.
2. Run the following command in the project directory to start the application:

node app.js

3. Insert a MyKad into the card reader device.
4. The application will automatically read and extract the information from the card and display it on the console.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

This project was inspired by the need for a reliable and efficient way to read and extract information from MyKad identity cards. The project uses the MyKad SDK provided by the Malaysian government.