PM Anwar first person to have digital ID in Malaysia


Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) registering with the National Digital Identity or Digital ID at the Perdana Putra Building on Friday (Dec 1). With him is Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang (right).

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (Dec 1) registered with the National Digital Identity or Digital ID, making him the first person in the country to have the Digital ID facility.

Digital ID is a digital form of identification and verification of individuals that will benefit the public and private sectors in verifying the identity of users when carrying out online transactions.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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