KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry has reminded Malaysians to register for a MyDigital ID by Thursday (Jan 15) to use the National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) application at entry points.
The ministry also advised travellers to use MyNIISe for immigration clearance at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) and Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar in Johor Baru.
However, it said that travellers who do not yet have MyNIISe will still have alternative options for border clearance after Thursday.
“These include using the MyBorderPass autogate, the regular autogate via passport scanning, or manual checks at immigration counters.
“However, for new users who begin using the MyNIISe application after Jan 15, registration for a MyDigital ID will be mandatory.
“Existing users may continue logging into MyNIISe using current methods during the trial period, which runs until Feb 28, to register for or renew their MyDigital ID,” the ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
The ministry said the use of MyDigital ID will enable users to access additional MyNIISe features that will be introduced after the trial period ends on Feb 28.
“The use of the system will also be expanded in stages to major airports, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminals 1 and 2, as well as Bayan Lepas, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu,” it added.
MyDigital ID functions as a digital security key for logging into the MyNIISe application.
The ministry said it does not store personal data, as it is used solely to verify a user’s identity through the National Registration Department’s database.
It also ensures that only legitimate identity holders can access MyNIISe, helping to prevent digital identity fraud while providing a secure and trusted login process to support the phased implementation of Malaysia’s digital immigration services.
