My Digital ID platform denies use of third-party blockchain technology
My Digital ID Sdn Bhd clarified that its national digital identity system does not rely on any external blockchain technology.
My Digital ID Sdn Bhd issued a statement refuting recent media claims that its digital identity platform runs on third-party blockchain solutions. The firm, a subsidiary of Minister of Finance Incorporated and placed within the Prime Minister’s Department, operates under the supervision of the National Security Council and monitoring by the National Cyber Security Agency. It announced that the system now covers 83 % of Malaysia’s digitally active citizens, connecting over 14 million people to more than 1,000 services across 204 applications.
Designed as a secure single sign-on gateway, MyDigital ID enhances online verification while preserving the MyKad as the primary identification method and does not retain personal data. The application is available for download on Google Play, Apple App Store and Huawei AppGallery.
Why it matters
Clarifies the technology behind Malaysia's national digital ID, addressing public concerns about data security and blockchain use.
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