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Malaysian Telcos to integrate MyDigital ID to bolster digital security

Malaysian Telcos to integrate MyDigital ID to bolster digital security

2025-11-30  Ian Fleming

With the support of the National Cyber Security Agency (Nacsa) and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), this mechanism will involve three components: The first involves verifying existing prepaid numbers, allowing users to review and verify all prepaid numbers registered under their MyKad, preventing scammers from exploiting stolen or misused identity cards. The second will require all new SIM cards to be verified using the mobile apps of telcos via the user’s MyDigital ID, to ensure new mobile numbers cannot be registered with another person’s identification details. The final component is giving users the option to log into their telco apps using their MyDigital ID, to provide them with a single secure login method that would prevent account takeovers and unauthorised access.


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