Malaysia's MyDigital ID: when optional starts to look unavoidable

Malaysia is expanding its MyDigital ID national digital identity system: since May 1 it is the only way to log into the MyJPJ app, with 12 million registrations out of a population of 35 million. App technical failures drew criticism, especially from rural residents.

• MyDigital ID registered 12 million people out of 35 million population
• 7 million MyJPJ users logged in via MyDigital ID within days
• App failures hit rural residents hardest
• MCMC standard requires MyDigital ID for prepaid SIM registration