Zahid: MyDigital ID registrations reach 14.2 million

KUALA LUMPUR: As of October 7, 14.2 million Malaysians had registered for MyDigital ID, with 82.75 million login transactions recorded since 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reported. This brings the platform closer to its target of 15 million registrations announced in January. The usage has surpassed 200,000 transactions per day, thanks to the platform's integration into over 200 digital applications and services across public and private sectors, Zahid said during a parliamentary reply.

When questioned by Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin (PN-Masjid Tanah) about the security features of MyDigital ID, Zahid explained that the system employed cryptographic methods to safeguard users' digital identities. These measures include Public Key Infrastructure, which verifies identities during transactions and prevents unauthorized access or data modification.

Additionally, MyDigital ID utilizes the SHA-256 hashing algorithm and follows the principle of privacy by design, ensuring confidential data is not stored in plain text but protected through hashing and encryption. The National Cyber Security Agency, National Security Council, and Prime Minister's Department have certified this algorithm and listed it under the National Trusted Cryptographic Algorithm List Scheme (MySEAL).

To enhance security further, MyDigital ID requires Multi-Factor Authentication, demanding users to undergo multiple layers of authentication before gaining access. These security measures aim to bolster digital identity protection, minimize risks of data leaks, fraud, impersonation, and identity theft when utilizing services integrated with MyDigital ID.

When asked for the latest nationwide registration figures and details regarding the cryptographic security measures, Zahid addressed the concerns, emphasizing the platform's commitment to ensuring user data privacy and security.