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Free Malaysia Today
12 hours ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
MyGOV Malaysia app to launch next month, says Gobind
Digital minister Gobind Singh Deo said the MyGOV Malaysia app will be linked to MyDigital ID, enabling users to securely log in and verify their identities when using government services. PETALING JAYA : The MyGOV Malaysia mobile application, which will serve as the country's single digital gateway for government services, is set to be launched in July. Digital minister Gobind Singh Deo said the app is part of the government's GovTech initiative and will allow Malaysians to access a range of public services through a single platform. 'This is part of the government's plan to transform Malaysia into a digital nation. It is only right to ensure we have a single platform where Malaysians can deal with various government agencies seamlessly,' he said in a statement. The app will offer seven core services, including passport applications, birth and citizenship registration, driving licence and road tax renewals, medical appointments and records, summons payments, land tax and assessment rates, and the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah. Gobind said MyGOV Malaysia will be linked to MyDigital ID, enabling users to securely log in and verify their identities when using government services. As of June 23, over 2.6 million users have registered for MyDigital ID. The digital ID will be linked to 34 government systems, with more to be added in the future. Gobind said the MyGOV Malaysia app was developed in collaboration with private sector partners, including telcos and banks, to ensure a safe and user-friendly experience. He also said the app would help reduce operating costs at Urban Transformation Centres nationwide and boost productivity by enabling more data-driven decision-making. 'The MyGOV Malaysia app will give Malaysians direct access to multiple services. This is part of our journey in transforming Malaysia into a digital nation,' he added.
Malay Mail
15 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Gobind announces MyGOV Malaysia app to launch in July, streamlining access to govt services
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo today announced that the MyGOV Malaysia mobile application will be launched in July 2025. Gobind said the MyGOV Malaysia app is part of the nation's Government Technology (GovTech) initiative, aimed at providing Malaysians with easy access to various government agencies through a single gateway. 'This is part of the government's plan to transform Malaysia into a digital nation,' he said in a statement. 'It is only right to ensure we have a single platform where Malaysians can deal with various government agencies seamlessly.' The MyGOV Malaysia mobile application will initially focus on seven main services: travel (passport-related matters), registration (birth and citizenship), driving (road tax and driving licenses), healthcare (appointments and medical records), summons, housing (land tax/assessment rates), and the Rahmah Cash Aid (Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah). More features are expected to be added in the future. Gobind said MyGOV Malaysia will be integrated with MyDigital ID to streamline access to government services via a single, secure platform. 'Users will be able to verify their identity and access multiple services directly through the mobile application using their MyDigital ID credentials. 'This unified approach not only simplifies user interaction with government platforms but also underpins the broader commitment to digital inclusivity, trust, and service excellence by the Ministry of Digital,' he said. The app will allow Malaysians to access multiple services directly on their mobile devices. 'This is part of our journey in transforming Malaysia into a digital nation, a journey that will benefit Malaysians and ensure no one is left behind in a trusted digital environment,' he added. As of June 23, Gobind said 2,604,160 MyDigital ID registrations had been recorded. He added that the single sign-on integration will initially cover 34 main government system applications, with more services to be included soon. Gobind also highlighted that the development of MyGOV Malaysia involves collaborations with the private sector, including telecommunications companies and banking institutions. The end goal, he said, is to provide users with easier, safer access to services while benefiting the government by optimising operational costs at Urban Transformation Centres (UTCs) nationwide and improving productivity through better data-driven decision-making.
Forbes
5 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
The .TV Domain Is In Danger: How Climate Change Affects Digital Brands
Daniel Strauss , CEO, InterNexum and nicmanager. getty The potential dissolution of Tuvalu presents companies with new challenges in domain management. As a domain strategist with 25 years of experience, I see every day that domains determine visibility, security and scaling. That's why I am committed to responsible digital brand management—and why this development is one I believe is essential to stay up to date on as you continue to develop your brand online. Tuvalu is an island nation in the Pacific with a population of less than 10,000. It's a prime example of the threats posed by climate change. Due to rising sea levels, the country is increasingly at risk of becoming uninhabitable. In addition to the humanitarian and ecological aspects, this also has digital implications: The country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) .tv, which is assigned to Tuvalu, is used by media companies and content creators worldwide. The potential dissolution of Tuvalu therefore raises specific questions about the future of this domain—with direct consequences for companies that use it. Climate-Related Risks For Digital Infrastructure Tuvalu consists of nine low atolls, many of which are less than one meter above sea level. According to forecasts, large parts of the country could be regularly flooded by 2050. In response, the Tuvalu government has announced its intention to preserve the country as a so-called 'digital nation,' with a virtual administration, digital land laws and long-term data archiving. This is intended to preserve identity, state structures and sovereignty beyond its physical demise. However, this approach cannot be implemented without legal and organizational hurdles for the technical infrastructure of the internet, especially in regard to .tv. ICANN Policies And Business Risks For ccTLDs The internet administration of ccTLDs is carried out by ICANN on the basis of the ISO-3166-1 country codes. If a country disappears from this reference, its domain extension can be officially withdrawn. In the past, domains such as .yu (Yugoslavia) have already been deactivated. Such changes are rare, but they follow clearly defined processes. Companies that rely heavily on ccTLDs such as .tv could effectively lose their digital address—without warning. What's more, other popular ccTLDs such as .io, .ly or .ai also originate from politically unstable or historically controversial regions. Dependence on such domains is an underestimated risk, especially if they fulfill essential functions in the business model (e.g., video portals, streaming services, short links or AI platforms). Five Ways To Take Action Companies that rely on country-specific top-level domains—especially on economically attractive but politically fragile ccTLDs such as .tv, .io or .ly—should critically scrutinize and safeguard their domain strategy. The following measures are what I consider elementary components of forward-looking domain governance: 1. Dependency Analysis And Risk Assessment: Carry out a systematic evaluation of your domain strategy. How strongly is your brand or infrastructure tied to a single ccTLD? Which domains are operationally critical and which are purely communicative? Particular attention should be paid to domains with geopolitical exposure. 2. Registration Of Alternative Domains: Secure backup domains under stable generic TLDs such as .com, .net or .org—as well as under suitable, modern TLDs such as .tech, .dev or .cloud, if this fits your business model. In this way, digital identities can be converted quickly if necessary, without any loss of visibility or reputation. 3. Preparation Of Technical Migrations: Develop a migration plan in the event that your main domain is no longer usable. This includes technical redirect concepts, adjustments to the SEO architecture and updating certificates, APIs, internal links and external resources. My experience taught me that a prepared migration reduces interruptions and secures digital business operations. 4. Contractual And Operational Protection: Check your contracts with domain registrars, especially for exotic ccTLDs. Pay attention to terms, renewal options, recovery periods and responsibilities in the event of a crisis. Document responsibilities internally and introduce processes for regular review. 5. Involvement Of Experts: The technical and regulatory complexity in the domain area requires specialized know-how. External consultants or dedicated domain managers can help analyze individual risk potentials, professionally support migrations and ensure that all measures are carried out in accordance with global ICANN guidelines. Conclusion: Digital Identity Needs Geopolitical Resilience The threat of Tuvalu becoming uninhabitable is a concrete example of how the physical and digital worlds are increasingly intertwined. At first glance, this appears to be a purely infrastructural or humanitarian problem. But on closer inspection, it reveals far-reaching relevance for the stability and continuity of digital brand management. The allocation of ccTLDs is not a purely technical issue—it is the result of international legal norms, geopolitical stability and more. If these framework conditions break down, the integrity of digital identities is directly at risk. Companies that build their brand on a single geopolitically sensitive domain extension risk serious reputational and operational losses in an emergency. Investing in strategic domain governance, migration capability and resilience is, therefore, not an option, but an element of responsible corporate governance in the digital space. The lesson from Tuvalu is as follows: Digital brands are only as robust as the foundations on which they stand. Those who recognize and address risks early on not only protect their domain, but also their digital future. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
