Former minister warns ‘anyone with your IC and postcode’ can register your Padu account without your knowledge (Updated)

To register for a Padu account, users need to provide their full name along with an NRIC number and matching postcode. Users also need to provide a valid cellphone number to receive an OTP (one-time passcode). — CHRISTOPHER FAM/The Star

Update: Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has responded to Ong’s post on X, stating that one’s Padu account registration will only be finalised once the eKYC process (involving the uploading of the applicant’s selfie and photo of their NRIC) is completed.

He reiterated that until the eKYC process is completed, the account registration would remain incomplete and invalid.