Govt not taking over passport, MyKad supplier Datasonic
The National Security Council says the government will continue to ensure identity services remain safe and trusted.
Datasonic Technologies Sdn Bhd, the supplier of passports and national identity cards in Malaysia, is not being acquired by the government, according to the National Security Council (MKN). This comes after the parent company, NexG Bhd, revealed that the government was considering acquiring the company at an indicative value of RM7.5 billion.
MKN emphasized that the identity of citizens is among the country's most important strategic assets, and that the government places the highest priority on its security and sovereignty. In response to media reports on the proposed acquisition, MKN stated that the government does not intend to take over Datasonic. The government remains committed to ensuring that all parties continue to provide safe and trustworthy services to citizens.
NexG Bhd received two six-year contracts worth approximately RM2.5 billion in 2025 to supply Malaysian passports and MyKads.
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