Thailand Government Formally Unveils MIKOH based EVR Solution

23 July 2010

In summary:

• The Thailand government conducted a media launch of SmartRFID, the country’s MIKOH based Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) solution
• Media from over 40 outlets attend and positively report on its forthcoming rollout.
• Live demonstrations were conducted with actual SmartRFID branded MIKOH Smart&Secure™ tags

Global securities solutions provider, MIKOH Corporation Limited (ASX Code: MIK), today announced the successful completion of the Thailand government’s inaugural media event for the country’s Electronic Vehicle Registration system. The event was held July 21st 2010 at a key Bangkok the Department of Land Transportation (DLT) office. Representatives from the Thai government, Somapa Information Technology Company (local system integrator), Konlakorn (government ten-year concession holder), MIKOH, Federal Signal [NYSE: FSS] (MIKOH’s reader and camera partner) were all present. The system has been named “SmartRFID” by the government and Mikoh’s RFID tamper evident tag demonstration at the launch performed flawlessly.

The Director of the Thailand Department of Land Transportation (DLT) formally introduced the planned Electronic Vehicle Registration system to the media. Dignitaries and the various media got to experience a live demonstration with vehicles and a motorcycle passing through a reader infrastructure set up at one of the main DLT offices in Bangkok. A tour of the registration offices was conducted with demonstrations of the registration process using live tags and readers with media questions and answers. Media kits, which included MIKOH branding, were presented to attending media and included the actual MIKOH “SmartRFID” branded tags to be used on vehicles in Thailand.

The event, which was organized by the Thai Government and Somapa, was very well attended with over 40 media outlets present. Feedback was positive and subsequent media coverage further conveyed the extent to which physical security is critical for the solution. Interviews with Somapa’s Managing Director were shown on Thai television immediately after the event.

This event signifies the first public role-out of the SMartRFID system and the benefits that the system generates for motorists in Thailand. SmartRFID tags will be available to motorists from August 11, with rollout to other Bangkok DLT registration locations to be completed during September 2010.

About MIKOH:

MIKOH is a world-leading provider and innovator of:

• Custom security system solutions using its end-to-end authentication and tamper detection products and technologies, and
• Variable data printing products and technologies, including secure printers, unique smart-control software, supplies and finished labels, all designed to identify genuine products.

MIKOH focuses on security solutions for Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI); secure asset tracking (objects, containers and vehicles); digital marking (seals, labels and markings); and secure network online identification (biometric authentication) thereby enhancing corporate and national security.

Founded in 1993, MIKOH's system-level solutions and patented technologies protect the physical and data assets of over 140 government and commercial organisations worldwide.

MIKOH Corporation Limited has is Headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, with offices in Sydney and Singapore. MIKOH Corporation (US) has its Headquarters in McLean VA, with offices in New York and Silicon Valley.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.MIKOH.com.

About Somapa:

Somapa Information Technology is the leading ITS integrator in Thailand with 15 years experience in the information technology industry. Somapa has contracts to build and manage Lottery and Gaming systems in Asia, South Pacific and Africa, including Border Control Systems in Thailand.