KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — The National Registration Department (JPN) has confirmed there has been no evidence of a MyKad data breach or suspicious transactions involving its system.
In a statement today, JPN said its investigation found no trace of such an incident within the department.
“JPN has engaged with the National Cyber Security Agency (Nacsa) and police to facilitate further investigations. We remain committed to ensuring the security and integrity of Malaysians’ data entrusted to our care,” the statement read.
Yesterday, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail assured the public that the government is dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of citizens’ data, including MyKad information.
In a related development, Nacsa director-general Megat Zuhairy Megat Tajuddin said preliminary analysis indicated the allegations were not linked to a new data breach.
Meanwhile, Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department deputy director Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa confirmed no reports about a MyKad data breach had been received.
He added that authorities will continue trying to verify the authenticity of the claims.
Earlier, X account @stealthmole_int claimed the data of 17 million Malaysians had been leaked and sold on the dark web. The account shared samples of allegedly leaked identity cards, sparking concerns over identity theft and financial fraud.
— Bernama
