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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Empowering Malaysians through trust in MyDigital ID
IN an age of rising digital scams and identity theft, Malaysia's push for a national digital identity system — MyDigital ID — could not be more timely. But for it to succeed, it must be built on trust, transparency, and voluntary adoption. MyDigital ID is not just another login. It is a digital trust anchor — a secure way to verify who you are online, whether you are renewing a licence, paying traffic summons, or registering a SIM card. And it is backed by the same authority that issues your MyKad — the National Registration Department (NRD). When onboard, your identity is cross-checked against NRD's database. No data is stored, no profiling is done, and no centralised tracking exists. It simply confirms that you are you — nothing more, nothing less. Digital identity without cybersecurity is a risk. That is why NACSA (National Cyber Security Agency) has been entrusted to oversee the MyDigital ID initiative. Our role is to ensure the system is resilient and built with public safety in mind. We are also preparing legal safeguards. The upcoming Cybercrime Bill, expected to be tabled in Parliament this December, will criminalise the misuse of digital identities — making impersonation and exploitation prosecutable offences. But cybersecurity is not just about infrastructure. It is about culture. Malaysians must understand how to protect themselves online — and MyDigital ID is a key part of that journey. Online scams are often powered by stolen passwords, fake profiles, and untraceable mobile numbers. MyDigital ID helps stop them by verifying your identity across three layers — a method inspired by multi-factor authentication: * Who you are: fingerprint or facial recognition; * What you know: your password; and, * What you have: your registered device or app It is like having three locks on your digital front door — your fingerprint, your password, and your trusted device. Only when all three line up do you get access. This makes impersonation far harder for scammers and helps prevent unauthorised access to your online accounts. It also plays a crucial role in SIM card registration. Scammers often use mobile numbers tied to fake or stolen identities to impersonate others and commit fraud. By linking SIM registration to MyDigital ID: * Only verified individuals can activate phone numbers, and * Impersonation via mobile becomes significantly harder. When every SIM card is tied to a verified digital identity, impersonation becomes much harder — and accountability becomes possible. So far, 35 government apps and 7 non-government platforms have integrated MyDigital ID — including MyJPJ, MyBayar, MySejahtera and MyTNB. In addition, 17 more applications are currently undergoing integration, and by year's end, we expect to surpass 100 integrated apps. Even the financial sector is preparing. Bank Negara Malaysia is leveraging its Financial Technology Regulatory Sandbox to explore secure integration of MyDigital ID within banking institutions, with a rollout targeted for 2026. As more services come onboard, the value of MyDigital ID becomes clearer. That is why voluntary adoption — driven by relevance and understanding — is the right path forward. Mandates may be discussed in policy circles, but from a cybersecurity standpoint, empowerment and education are far more effective. Mandating may not be suitable for now. Countries like Singapore and Saudi Arabia have shown that success comes from integration, not compulsion. Malaysia is on the right track — prioritising security, usability, and legal safeguards. MyDigital ID is a powerful tool. But its strength lies in its ability to build trust, not enforce compliance. As we expand its reach, let's focus on transparency, usefulness, and empowering Malaysians to take control of their digital lives — securely and confidently.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
PM Anwar launches National Month and Jalur Gemilang campaign in Muar
MUAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) will officiate the launch of the 2025 National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang campaign today at Dataran Tanjung Emas. The event marks the start of nationwide celebrations promoting patriotism and unity ahead of National Day on August 31 and Malaysia Day on September 16. Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, along with Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, are expected to attend. Anwar will also flag off the 2025 Jalur Gemilang Merdeka Expedition Convoy, a nationwide tour spreading messages of unity. Pre-launch activities began last Friday, featuring family-friendly events such as colouring and singing competitions (Bintang Suara MADANI), cultural performances, and local showcases. Popular attractions included the MADANI Community entrepreneur booths, highlighting micro and small businesses, and government-private agency service booths offering public services. Free health and dental check-ups, JPJ driver's licence renewals, NRD and EPF services, women's health screenings, and a 30% discount on PDRM traffic summonses were among the services provided. Today's main events include the Merdeka 6.8km Fun Run & Walk and a convoy performance showcasing land and water assets. Organisers anticipate over 10,000 attendees, fostering national pride ahead of the upcoming celebrations. - Bernama
The Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (June 26, 2025)
Malaysia * Ministers no longer have 'kang tao' to commit graft, says Anthony Loke * Expanded SST will not affect basic services, say banking associations * Apples and oranges exempt from expanded SST, says PM * National Scam Response Centre will now cover all cybercrimes, says Anwar * UMS students and activist released on bail after rally * Police probe possible loan shark involvement in Tasek Gelugor house fire * Man killed in Gerik lorry-car collision * Man found dead in Ipoh house was shot and stabbed, say police * University to enhance security following student's murder * Anwar: Only positive reforms can safeguard nation's future * Labuan-Kota Kinabalu airfare soars to RM1,207, pricier than flights to Seoul, Bangkok * Man fatally stabbed in Kampung Kubu Gajah, suspect arrested * Two motorcyclists killed, two hurt in illegal street race * NRD clarifies viral post alleging Pakistani nationals were given MyKad * About 97% of goods will be taxed under expanded SST, says Dr Wee * Ahmad Zahid to leave decision on Hishammuddin's suspension to Umno's supreme council * Woman dies in suspected fall from eighth floor of PD hotel * Malaysian man, three Singaporeans charged with drug trafficking * Prosecution appeals against Syed Saddiq's acquittal on corruption charges * Suspected drug syndicate leader released on bail * Comms Ministry slashes red tape for foreign film script approvals * Stop kissing babies, prioritise what matters for the rakyat, Anwar tells leaders * Westports to sustain earnings despite global trade slowdown * Anwar launches Kota Madani, a RM4bil smart city for civil servants * PBS opts to strengthen ties within GRS, dismisses Barisan cooperation * Customs Dept foils attempt to smuggle over 50kg of drugs via air courier * Oh, rats! DBKK offering RM2 bounty on rodents until July 31 * My50 pass can be renewed with Touch 'n Go e-wallet from July 1 * Student murder: Victim's laptop and ATM card missing, say cops * No rape element in murder of university student, confirms police * Pan Borneo Highway progress slow, Sabah Works Minister urges action * Female student believed murdered at condominium in Selangor Singapore * Maiden plot in Singapore's Bukit Timah Turf City snags nine bids as developers jostle for first-mover advantage * News Analysis - Early start to heritage studies for Singapore's Bukit Timah Turf City housing site is paying off * At least S$3mil lost since June to scammers who used WhatsApp screen sharing: Singapore police * IKIM chairman's passing great loss to ummah in Malaysia, Singapore: Muslim Converts' Association of Singapore president * Singapore company allegedly received US$45mil illegally from abroad, two men charged * Jail for Malaysian man linked to use of stolen credit card details to buy phones worth over S$45,000 in Singapore * Singapore National Parks probing case of kitten reportedly stuffed in container in Tuas * Singapore's new blueprint will give residents more flexibility to choose ideal home: Analysts * S$83mil in illegal pharma seized in global sting; Warning to 732 sellers of health products in Singapore Indonesia * Indonesia to build super-maximum security prison on remote island * Brazilian hiker's family criticises speed of Rinjani rescue effort in Bali * Indonesia working on new e-commerce tax rule in bid to target 'shadow economy' * After nickel, Indonesia's copper smelting industry is now attracting investors * Indonesian rescuers recover body of Brazilian tourist who fell off volcano cliff Thailand * Thai teen says he threw himself out of a window to escape Cambodia's brutal scam farms * Thai PM orders relief measures amid ongoing border disputes with Cambodia * Bangkok Airways to suspend Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) – Lampang route * Thai PM, former Cambodian leader visit disputed border as tensions simmer * Thailand grants 1,000 Cambodians daily access to Ban Khlong Luek border crossing * Thailand makes new proposal to restrict cannabis sales * Thai party plans no-confidence vote against embattled PM Philippines * China urges Philippine military staff to refrain from 'malicious accusations' over drugs trade * Kanlaon Volcano emits higher sulfur dioxide levels in 24 hours Vietnam * Brain-dead man's donated organs save three critically ill patients in Vietnam * Vietnamese nationals charged in JB with trafficking 38kg of MDMA * Stock fraud: Vietnamese tycoon's jail term reduced * Govt seeks talks with Russia on nuclear power plans * Tycoon escapes death penalty Myanmar * Myanmar set to hold election by January 2026 * Myanmar torches US$300mil of drugs in declining annual haul * UN expert urges rejection of Myanmar election 'fraud' Cambodia * Amnesty says Cambodia is enabling brutal scam industry * Patriotic pumpkin sales: Cambodians back Preah Vihear farmers Laos * Australia provides funds to boost investment, economic cooperation with Laos * Laos, US reaffirm commitment to combat human trafficking Brunei * Brunei Health Ministry honours 224 for long service Aseanplus * Hope in fraught times: Trump-Xi bond could shift ties for the better, say US experts * Three dead and a dozen missing as torrential rains cause flash flood in north India * Bear sighting at airport in northeastern Japan disrupts flights * Former TVB actor Johnny Tang, 58, opens up about his life with 3 girlfriends * Thirty people, including 18 pupils, sustain minor injuries after vehicle hits pedestrians near school in Beijing: police * India recovers data from black boxes after deadly crash * HK actress Sharon Luk, who once dated a Malaysian tycoon, shares criteria for a partner * Ringgit climbs as Trump ramps up pressure on Fed to cut interest rates * Japanese manga Chiikawa exhibition to be held in Hong Kong in August * Hong Kong ranked most international city in Asia, narrowly beating Singapore * First it was the preppy 'Bila Nak Kahwin', elegant Amira Othman now returns with 'Dalam Sujudku', theme song for drama 'Dia Bukan Syurga' * Chinese cafe goes viral over coffee drink laced with cooked pig intestine * No plans to close Strait of Hormuz, regional trade route protected, says Iran envoy * Hundreds of earthquakes rattle Japanese island chain * Former president Yoon to be questioned on Saturday, requests privacy protection * Indian investigators download black box data from fatal Air India crash * North Korea may send more troops to Russia in July or August for Ukraine war, Seoul says * Labourer in India fights off leopard attack in Gladiator style with bare hands * Nikkei rises to 5-month high as Middle East calm boosts tech shares * Commuter traffic stops for whales on Australia's humpback highway * Six dead in southwest China flooding * Malaysia's PPI declines 3.6% in May 2025 - DOSM * How China's manufacturing hub spins a new yarn to become a tech powerhouse * Syed Saddiq says he's grateful to actress Bella Astillah, calls her an extraordinary woman: 'I will never forget her kindness' * Powerwell secures RM8.3mil data centre project in Indonesia * South Korea's convenience stores compete with ultra-cheap options as restaurant prices soar * WhatsApp launches AI-powered message summaries for chats * Bursa Malaysia firmer at midday * Sivasangari exits PSA Finals winless * Letshanaa stuns former world champ Okuhara in US Open first round * Oil rises as draw in US crude stocks signals firm demand * Stocks down with eyes on Middle East, dollar hit by Trump Fed comment * Global matcha 'obsession' drinks Japan tea farms dry * Rory brings back Asian Championships snooker title * China hosts Iranian, Russian defence ministers against backdrop of 'momentous change' * South Korea's Lee urges approval of US$22.5bil extra budget * More people are buying premium insurance with global travel disruptions * Chinese toymaker takes drastic action to survive Trump's tariffs * Malaysia and Singapore to boost youth volunteerism * China can't buy Nvidia's RTX 4090. Now its optical chip is twice as fast * Ringgit rises against US$ as markets digest Fed's tariff caution * Blue chips creep higher as investor stay cautious over Middle East ceasefire * Chinese actress Nashi accused of faking records to take college entrance exam * North Korea opens landmark coastal Wonsan tourist zone * US marine gets seven years' prison for sexual assault * Court rejects arrest warrant for ex-president Yoon * Beijing calls CIA videos 'absurd' attempt to recruit spies * 'The water rose very quickly' * British nationals facing a year in prison for drug charges * Li warns of rising trade barriers
The Star
5 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Getting MyKads in order
Aid on the cards: Malaysians rushing to replace their identity card at the Petaling Jaya NRD branch. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star PETALING JAYA: As the government prepares to roll out the RM100 aid for all adult citizens, many are heading to National Registration Department (NRD) offices to update their MyKad. This is because the one-off RM100 assistance for Malaysians aged 18 and above will be credited directly to their MyKad under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) initiative from September. Among those eager to renew their identification card was Chua from SS2, who has not renewed his MyKad for over 20 years. 'It was high time for a change,' he said at the NRD office here yesterday where he came to pick up his new MyKad, following a system glitch on Wednesday. Retiree K. Gunaseelan, 71, said he lost his MyKad recently. 'But I have a replacement and it is just in time for the government's aid,' he said. Gunaseelan said he is keen to find out more about how to use the RM100 aid. 'I've heard about the purchase scheme using the MyKad, but I'm not entirely sure how or where I can use it,' he added. A civil servant, who identified herself as Atiqah, came to renew her MyKad which was damaged. The 32-year-old said she appreciated the RM100 aid. 'Middle-income earners usually don't receive much from the government,' she added. She urged the government to do more to help those in need, such as tax rebates. Business development manager GK Lim, 55, said he was happy with the process of replacing his MyKad. 'The crowd was manageable and the queue not long as many counters were opened. Everything was done in under 45 minutes,' he said. Lim said he took leave from work to sort things out after realising the chip in his MyKad was faulty last week. Nurul Najwa, a 29-year-old freelance graphic designer from Ampang, said everyone should take good care of their MyKad. 'I'm happy about the RM100 government aid. 'As a freelancer, every bit helps. I hope the government will consider long-term solutions for freelancers and small-scale business owners,' she added.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Here's how to check if your MyKad is damaged before swiping for the RM100 Sara aid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — Before using your MyKad to buy essential goods using the government's one-off RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) cash aid, check if your identity card's microchip is damaged. If your MyKad's chip is damaged, you will need to replace the identity card with the National Registration Department (NRD) in order to use the RM100 aid. Why? That's because the MyKad's chip is used for purposes such as to: verify your identity; financial transactions such as using the government's Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash aid; banking matters; government clinics and school registrations. Here are a few helpful tips from the NRD: In a Facebook post, the NRD told Malaysians they could try to find out on their own first if their MyKads are damaged: 'No need to rush to NRD's counter just to check the MyKad.' Here are signs it's time to change your MyKad: When machines/self-service kiosks cannot read or scan your card; When banks or government agencies' systems cannot detect your card's data; When you have to scan your card repeatedly before it is successful (signs that your MyKad's chip is starting to have problems); When your MyKad is physically damaged (e.g. scratched, cracked, bent), it can affect the chip; When you have been having the MyKad for too long/more than 10 years (risk of chip damage). How to replace your MyKad if damaged: Go to an NRD office; Take the queue number under the category of 'Rosak' (damaged); Surrender your damaged MyKad and provide your personal details; Pay the replacement fee of RM10 for the damaged MyKad. (Note: Replacing a damaged MyKad within 12 months from when it was issued to you will be free.) You can get your replacement MyKad: In 30 minutes (at NRD state headquarters; NRD branches at UTCs; and selected NRD branches); Five working days (at other NRD branches in Peninsular Malaysia); Seven working days (at other NRD branches in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan). Alternatively, you can apply online through the NRD's website or by calling in to 03-88808066. But the NRD also advised Malaysians to take good care of their MyKad to prevent any damage: Do not bend or fold the MyKad; Avoid exposing the MyKad to water, high heat, friction; Avoid putting it in washing machines; Avoid placing it close to magnets. Yesterday, the prime minister announced a one-off RM100 cash aid to all Malaysian adults, with the aid to be valid from August 31 to December 31 this year. Recommended reading:
