2 weeks Ago By Mohamad Al As
KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry has proposed incentivising the use of MyDigital ID for traffic summons payments as part of a broader government effort to digitise identity verification processes.Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said all future dealings with the Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department (TEID) will incentivise those registered with MyDigital ID."Previously, TEID generously offered discounts of up to 50 per cent on summonses, but for those with the application, we may offer even more — possibly up to 55 per cent," Saifuddin said in his speech at the police Hari Raya celebration at Titiwangsa Stadium today.
"Registering for MyDigital is very easy, it only requires a mobile phone and the process takes just a moment," he added.Saifuddin said that although usage of the application is not compulsory, it aligns with national digitalisation policy and is encouraged.He added that the government has agreed to amend the National Registration Act 1959 to facilitate the broader adoption of MyDigital ID.
"This matter is still at the proposal stage and has not yet been passed in Parliament," he said.Also present at the event were Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, and Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.MyDigital ID is a government initiative for secure and authenticated digital identity verification for online users, developed in 2016.
On Nov 21 of last year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced an immediate allocation of RM80 million to R&D agency Mimos Bhd to fast-track MyDigital ID implementation, strengthen digital transformation, and advance digital initiatives, particularly those involving government transactions. Anwar expressed frustration over delays in the MyDigital ID project and the second 5G network, revealing that he had sternly voiced his dissatisfaction in a recent meeting.© New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd.
