{
  "id": 11338979,
  "title": "MyDigital ID Android App Update Adds Support For New MyKad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/mydigital-id-android-app-update-adds-support-for-new-mykad",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-02T02:36:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/406119/mydigital-id-android-mykad-support/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The MyDigital ID Android app has recently updated its software to support the new MyKad identity document. This update is crucial for MyKad holders who have faced issues while registering for online services that rely on Electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) systems. The National Registration Department (JPN) stated that service providers are working to address this problem by incorporating support for the redesigned IC in their systems. MyDigital ID's spokesperson confirmed that users must update their app to the latest version, 2.10.0, to utilize the new-generation MyKad. Currently, iOS and Huawei users must wait as the feature rollout for these platforms is pending. Meanwhile, those with the new IC can still register via kiosks. The MyDigital ID service is among numerous platforms that rely on eKYC for identity verification. Notably, the new IC incorporates 53 security elements, including a dynamic security hologram, UV features, Guilloche patterns, and a transparent window. The most evident change lies in the physical design, with the holder's photo moved to the left side, and the chip relocated to the back of the document, accompanied by a new QR code. While users should not replace their existing MyKad cards, it is advisable to wait for the systems to be fully updated to avoid any potential issues.",
  "summary": "If you are among the new MyKad holders, then you may have noticed some problems when registering for online services that rely on Electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) systems. This issue arose due to the fact that these systems had not been updated to include support for the redesigned IC. The National Registration Department (JPN) […] The post MyDigital ID Android App Update Adds Support For New…",
  "key_points": [
    "MyDigital ID app updates to support new MyKad identity document",
    "Users must update app to version 2.10.0 for new-generation MyKad",
    "iOS and Huawei users wait as feature rollout for these platforms is pending"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The MyDigital ID app update levels the playing field for new MyKad holders seeking online services that use eKYC systems, resolving previous registration issues for Android users.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}