MyDigital ID rollout must prioritise trust over compulsion, says think tank


PETALING JAYA: The government must prioritise public trust and voluntary participation over compulsion in implementing the MyDigital ID platform, says a policy think tank amid growing national debate on the digital identity system.

Social and Economic Research Initiative (Seri) chairman Dr Helmy Haja Mydin said while MyDigital ID can be transformative for service delivery and governance, rushing into legislation to mandate adoption could backfire before gaining public confidence.

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