MyDigital ID just announced that the new gen MyKad is now compatible with the app.
That means MyDigital ID users can now verify their identity or registration with the new MyKAD. To recap, there was an issue where the new MyKAD was rolled out before the system was fully ready. As a result, users had to register physically through the kiosk to enable MyDigital ID.
MyDigital ID has resolved the issue, but it doesn’t support all mobile platform.
MyDigital ID on Android supports new MyKad for online registration
Finally, MyDigital ID on Android supports it.
New MyKad holders are advised to update their app to the latest version on Google Play Store.
Unfortunately for Apple and Huawei smartphone users, you’ll have to wait as MyDigital ID says an update is coming later. At the moment, there is timeline is provided.
If you need to get a MyDigital ID account urgently, you’ll have to do it at a physical MyDigital ID kiosk.
For those who are planning to switch to the new MyKad, they can pre-register at JPN for MyDigital ID by informing the on-duty officer.
What’s new with the next-gen MyKad?
To recap, the new MyKAD was launched on 16 September and offers 53 advanced security elements. Some of it includes both contact and contactless NFC, intricate patterns and enforcement QR code for quick digital verification of authenticity by authorities.
Previously, the new redesign had affected the eKYC systems of government and private sensors because the MyDigital ID app is still showing the template of the previous generation MyKad which has the cardholder’s photo on the right while the chip is on the left.
As a result, the new MyKad was also rejected during the eKYC process when attempting to sign up for TNG eWallet, Ryt Bank, AEON Bank and GXBank.
JPN had acknowledged the issue and are engaging with relevant agencies and eKYC providers to tackle the issue.
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