KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has suggested expanding the use of the MyDigital ID app, such as to pay traffic summonses, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.
The move would be part of the government’s digital transformation policy, he said, even though the use of MyDigital ID has yet to be made compulsory.
“In fact, the government has agreed to amend the National Registration Act 1959 to enable the official and comprehensive use of digital identification.
“It is still a suggestion and has yet to be passed at Parliament, but we encourage the public to use the app for identification confirmation in all matters,” he said at the Royal Malaysia Police’s Aidilfitri event at Titiwangsa Stadium here today, adding that matters involving the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department will prioritise MyDigital ID users moving forward.
“Even better, summons discounts offered will be higher for app users. Previously there was a 50 per cent discount, but with MyDigital ID, maybe it’ll be 55 per cent. Registration is easy — with your phone — and it’s a fast process,” he said.
At today’s event, which was also attended by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, Saifuddin Nasution presented donations to police beneficiaries, including asnaf, orphans, widows and autistic children.
— Bernama
