National Registration Department to Lead MyDigital ID Pre-Registration Initiative
The national registration department (JPN) has been designated as the lead agency for MyDigital ID pre-registration, aimed at increasing the national adoption rate of digital identity verification. This decision was made during the National Digital Economy and Fourth Industrial Revolution Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday.
Home Minister’s Announcement
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced that he has tasked JPN director-general Badrul Hisham Alias to draft the processes and legal requirements to implement the initiative. He emphasized that JPN has the most legitimate and comprehensive bank of citizen data, making it the ideal agency to lead this initiative.
Automatic Registration for Digital ID
According to Saifuddin, every Malaysian who turns 12 will automatically be registered for digital ID when obtaining their MyKad. This approach aims to simplify public transactions with government applications in the future.
Amendments to National Registration Act
Saifuddin also announced that the National Registration Act would be amended to enable transactions using MyDigital ID to be legally recognized. This amendment is crucial in ensuring the security and authenticity of online transactions.
Background on MyDigital ID
MyDigital ID is a government initiative for secure and authenticated online identity verification, developed since 2016. The digital identity system will be used by both the public and private sectors to verify user identities when conducting online transactions.
Objectives of the Initiative
The main objective of this initiative is to increase digital ID registration and simplify public transactions with government applications in the future. By automating the registration process and making digital ID more accessible, the government aims to reduce bureaucracy and improve the overall efficiency of online transactions.
Conclusion
The JPN’s lead role in the MyDigital ID pre-registration initiative is a significant step towards increasing the national adoption rate of digital identity verification. With the automatic registration of digital ID for Malaysians above 12 years old, the government is expected to streamline public transactions and reduce bureaucracy. The amendment to the National Registration Act will also ensure the security and authenticity of online transactions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MyDigital ID?
MyDigital ID is a government initiative for secure and authenticated online identity verification, developed since 2016. - What is the main objective of the MyDigital ID initiative?
The main objective is to increase digital ID registration and simplify public transactions with government applications in the future. - How will digital ID be implemented?
Every Malaysian who turns 12 will automatically be registered for digital ID when obtaining their MyKad, making it a seamless process. - What is the role of JPN in the MyDigital ID initiative?
JPN will draft the processes and legal requirements to implement the initiative, leveraging its comprehensive bank of citizen data.