Report on National Digital Identity expected by June 30

MIRI: A comprehensive report on a study to introduce the National Digital Identity (ID) to curb fraud and online fake news is expected to be completed by June 30th.

Senator Alan Ling said the study by the National Digital ID research team which began on November 21 would take 30 weeks before evaluation and submission to the Cabinet for further action.

“This study will identify the holistic National Digital ID framework and will propose recommendations to the government on appropriate implementation models that meet the needs of the people, businesses and the country.

“It will take into account Malaysia’s unique context including the existing MyKad and the existing private infrastructure, current factors and identifying new policies needed,” he said at the Media Appreciation Dinner hosted by DAP Miri here last Tuesday.

“It is hoped that coordinated research and efforts among key stakeholders from all sectors, industries and the public will provide a better mechanism for the implementation of the National Digital ID in Malaysia. The technological advancements of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 have led the public to move more towards the digital.

“Digital ID is a unique representation of one’s identity

It is hoped that coordinated research and efforts among key stakeholders from all sectors, industries and the public will provide a better mechanism for the implementation of the National Digital ID in Malaysia. The technological advancements of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 have led the public to move more towards the digital. Senator Alan Ling

that is used to enable individuals to access digital services online,” he explains.

Ling believed Digital ID will not replace the existing functions of MyKad or MyKid and the