Digital ID: Govt assures data protection, cyber security will always be under control
Fahmi Fadzil said public need not worry about the implementation of Digital ID as it does not require recording of biometric identifiers.
Fri Dec 01 2023
PM first person to have Digital ID in Malaysia
Without replacing the MyKad system, Digital ID facilitates online identity verification to avoid identity fraud for online transactions.
Fri Dec 01 2023
National Digital ID: Government does not intend to collect fingerprints
Fahmi Fadzil said the Digital ID is a single sign-on initiative.
Thu Nov 30 2023
RM80 million for MIMOS to expedite Digital ID programme - PM
There is an urgent need, and there is an allocation for the purpose (Digital ID) approved by the KDN, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Nov 21 2023
National Digital Identity to be fully implemented in 2024 - Hamzah
The National Digital Identity (IDN) will be fully implemented in 2024, said Home Minister, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.
Wed Oct 20 2021
Digital identification of deceased COVID patients helps next-of-kin cope with loss
Pusara WPKL and National Sports Institute in Jalan Raja Muda, Kampung Baru, have undertaken an initiative to introduce a method to allow a digital identification process of the deceased.
Tue Aug 10 2021
A "MyRakyat" app for the peoples voice
MyRakyat is an independent national platform to expose lawmakers to more frequent doses of ground reality.
Tue Aug 03 2021
India's digital IDs for land could exclude poor, indigenous communities
Choudhury says women, Dalits and indigenous people who are often prevented from owning land risk being shut out.
Thu Apr 08 2021
People's data security top priority of National Digital Identity framework - Saifuddin
Saifuddin said the aspect of people's data security is the government's main focus in developing the National Digital Identity framework.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Budget 2021: MMEA, police need more assets to tackle migrants issue - Hamzah
Hamzah said smugglers were using various methods and means to bring migrants into the country via rat lanes or backdoor routes.
Thu Nov 05 2020
Singapore's world-first face scan plan sparks privacy fears
This biometric check will do away with the need to remember a password or security dongle when performing many everyday tasks.
Mon Oct 19 2020
MCMC seeks public feedback on National Digital Identity
The feedback received would be vital in helping to develop a framework for the National Digital Identity that is suitable for Malaysia.
Sun Jul 26 2020
Unimas first public university to introduce digital identification system
The use of the digital system requires students and staff to scan the QR code on their smartphones.
Wed Oct 18 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024