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Barnama
3 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Kota Madani Project Not Cosmetic But Strategic
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Kota MADANI project is not cosmetic or politically motivated, but a strategic initiative to ensure the well-being of civil servants who are the backbone of the country's administration, says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said according to the Auditor-General's Report (LKAN) on the Management of Putrajaya's Development in 2021, Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd (PJHSB) was required to build 35,000 units of government quarters in Putrajaya, but currently, only 22,452 units had been built while the remainder had yet to be developed. Dr Zaliha said records from the Property Management Division (BPH) as of June 15 showed that 17,366 civil servants were still on the waiting list for government quarters, compared to only 1,449 vacant units. 'As such, to meet this demand, the government has planned the development of Kota MADANI, which involves the construction of 10,000 new government quarters. 'This development will directly benefit around 10,000 civil servants and will be implemented on 102 acres (41.27 hectares) of land in Precinct 19, Putrajaya,' she said in a written reply uploaded on the Parliament website today. She was responding to a question from Datuk Dr Alias Razak (PN-Kuala Nerus), who asked about the basis for the selection and direction of the Kota MADANI pilot project and the government's plans to ensure that it would not merely be a cosmetic project with no real benefit to the people. Elaborating further, Dr Zaliha said the Kota MADANI concept went beyond merely providing housing and served as a model of urban development founded on pedestrian-friendly, inclusive, integrated, sustainable, and humane characteristics. In line with the aspirations of Malaysia MADANI, she said planned public facilities would include schools, mosques, nurseries, gyms and community spaces located in close proximity to support a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. 'Kota MADANI is not a luxurious or elitist project, but one based on real needs. For the record, the concepts of compact development and vertical development have been part of Putrajaya's long-term planning since 1998, but have only now been realised through the Kota MADANI project,' she said.
Barnama
11 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
DBKL To Meet Desa Pandan Traders Over Infrastructure Upgrade
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will hold a follow-up engagement session tomorrow with traders in Desa Pandan to discuss the delayed infrastructure upgrade project amid concerns by affected businesses. Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif said the 3 pm meeting will be attended by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, who is also the Titiwangsa Member of Parliament (MP). She said discussions with the nine affected traders will focus on alternative proposals for the Jalan 2/76 upgrade under the 'Lestari Niaga' initiative.
South China Morning Post
13 hours ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Malaysia mulls making digital ID mandatory as security fears hinder adoption
Fewer than one in every 10 eligible Malaysians has signed up for a digital identity card in a flat rejection of a year-old plan to streamline access to public services – prompting the government to raise the prospect of making it mandatory despite data security fears. Launched in May last year, the MyDigital ID was billed as a single login across state agencies that would consolidate the data of citizens aged 18 and over on government systems. But despite a high-profile launch by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in December 2023, public enthusiasm has been lukewarm, hampered by memories of a botched roll-out last year that left many unable to register due to persistent server failures. With only 2.8 million out of Malaysia's 34 million eligible people on board the system, Federal Territories Minister Zaliha Mustafa told parliament that the voluntary nature of the programme remained a key barrier to adoption. 'The government is looking into the possibility of enacting laws to encourage or maybe require people to register for MyDigital ID,' Zaliha said on Monday. Speaking on behalf of the prime minister, she added that the system now supported 82 applications, including motor vehicle registration, licensing and healthcare services.
New Straits Times
20 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Govt may make compulsory MyDigital ID registration
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is considering legislation to encourage, or make compulsory, MyDigital ID registration among Malaysians, the Dewan Rakyat heard yesterday. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the voluntary nature of registration had hindered uptake. "Encouraging wider adoption has been challenging due to its voluntary registration nature. This requires discussion, particularly on strategies to boost participation. "The government is exploring the option of introducing legislation that could promote or require Malaysians to register for MyDigital ID," she said in reply to a supplementary question from Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran). Kiandee said the recent autogate system glitch had sparked public concerns about the broader digital initiative, particularly on data privacy and security, the role of implementing agencies, digital accessibility and potential misuse. He also noted MyDigital ID's low adoption rate compared to platforms like Padu and Budi Madani. Dr Zaliha said the autogate incident had understandably raised worries among the public. "However, security measures are being strengthened for MyDigital ID, which ensures that security protocols are strictly maintained, data is not stored, and overall safety is prioritised." She said the government was working closely with various entities, including the private sector, to boost the adoption and utilisation of MyDigital ID across various services. Meanwhile, Dr Zaliha said registrations rose to 2.8 million as of the second quarter of this year, an increase from 1.8 million in the first quarter. "The number is expected to continue rising with the expansion of 'use case', referring to applications or services where MyDigital ID is used." She said this included logging into the MyGOV portal, the MyJPJ app and verification for prepaid SIM card owners. "This is because each new use case creates a demand for digital identity verification, thereby driving up registration among the public." Integrations have expanded to 35 government systems, with another 17 in the implementation stage and 21 in early discussions. "Seven non-government application systems have been integrated, with two more in the process, totalling 82 systems, nearly double March's figure." MyDigital ID will also extend to digital applications in the financial and banking sectors.
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Govt may introduce law to make MyDigital ID mandatory, says minister
Federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the MyDigital ID system uses biometric and cryptographic technologies to ensure security and prevent data breaches. KUALA LUMPUR : The government is considering introducing a law to regulate and boost the MyDigital ID system to tackle the scepticism surrounding the initiative, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the current voluntary registration model for the digital ID system was a limitation that the government was looking to address. 'Right now the government is looking at the possibility of formulating an Act for MyDigital ID, to potentially make it mandatory for people to sign up,' she said. Zaliha was responding to a supplementary question from Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran), who had raised concerns about public confidence in the initiative. Kiandee cited the recent disruption of the autogate system at the Johor customs, immigration and quarantine (CIQ) complex, which he said was linked to integration issues, as an example of what could erode public trust. 'Three days ago, we were informed about a disruption to the autogate system at the Johor CIQ, which was said to have been caused by the integration system. 'Actually, this is a concern for Malaysians and the public regarding the initiative. There are concerns about privacy and security, the reliability of digital infrastructure and the implementing agencies, and the potential for misuse,' he said. Kiandee also noted that only 2.8 million Malaysians had registered for MyDigital ID as of the second quarter of 2025 – less than the number of those who had signed up for other government initiatives like PADU and Budi. MyDigital ID is a national digital identification initiative developed in 2016, aimed at providing a secure and authenticated method for verifying identities online. The system is intended for use across both public and private sectors to verify user identities during online transactions. Zaliha said the government did not store users' personal data, and that the MyDigital ID system used biometric and cryptographic technologies to ensure security and prevent data breaches. She also said the government was working with stakeholders to boost adoption of the platform. 'We are encouraging cooperation with all parties, including the private sector,' she said. Earlier, Zaliha said that the number of government and non-government systems integrated with MyDigital ID had nearly doubled to 82 since March. She said the platform would continue expanding its use across both public and private sectors, including the financial industry where six banks have completed sandbox testing under Bank Negara Malaysia.
