Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced that MyDigital ID is now compulsory for accessing the National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe). This integration aims to curb identity fraud and ensure that only verified citizens and legitimate personnel can access sensitive immigration databases, marking a significant shift towards a fully digitalised security framework.

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MyNIISe, or the National Integrated Immigration System, is a multi-billion ringgit project designed to replace the ageing MyIMMs system. It integrates border control, passport issuance, and visa processing into a unified cloud-based platform. The system is expected to significantly reduce processing times at entry points while providing real-time data analytics to immigration authorities.

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MyBorderPass was essentially a temporary trial app that is now being phased out, while MyNIISe is the official, permanent replacement that you must switch to.

The biggest difference is that MyNIISe introduces a "Group QR" feature, allowing families in cars to clear land checkpoints (like Johor-Singapore) with a single scan—unlike MyBorderPass, which clumsily required everyone to scan individually—though at airports, both apps still work the same way by requiring you to scan your own code one by one at the autogate.

Ultimately, you need to migrate to MyNIISe because it is the only one that will support the mandatory MyDigital ID login and remain active after the trial period ends in early 2026.

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Malaysians aged 18 and above can register for MyDigital ID via a dedicated mobile app using their smartphones. The process requires a valid MyKad and involves electronic Know Your Customer verification, including a facial scan and photographing the identity card. Once registered, the digital identity can be used across various government portals for secure authentication.

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The government plans to integrate MyDigital ID with various civil registration services throughout 2026, including marriage and death certificates. Future expansions also include passport renewals, police summons checks, and financial aid applications. This is part of a broader national goal to digitise 95 per cent of all public services by the year 2030.

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