News & Reviews:   eKYC

Looks like the full implementation of the early window could come true. Malaysia is close to completing the rollout of electronic Know Your Customer verification, or eKYC, as part of broader efforts to improve online safety and digital identity verification. According to Bernama, engagement sessions with industry players are now almost complete, signalling that implementation is entering its final stages.

In early January, we reported that MCMC planned to ban under-16s from social media this year. We have another new update today, as news sources report that the government is preparing to implement a minimum age requirement for social media accounts, which is expected to come into effect as early as July 2026, subject to completion of ongoing preparatory work.

PlayStation now informs all ShopeePay users in Malaysia that they will need to complete e-KYC verification to continue using ShopeePay as a payment method on the PlayStation Store, effective January 22, 2026.

 As we reported before, the Malaysian government is reviewing a proposal to require electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) identity verification for all social media users. According to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, the move aims to strengthen online safety and accountability as part of Malaysia’s broader digital governance framework.

It was only a week ago when Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government is looking to implement age verification and identity checks for all users on social media. Looks like things are getting serious, as MCMC will convene meetings next week — in cooperation with other government agencies — with major social-media platform providers including Meta Platforms (Facebook/Instagram), Google LLC, X Corp (formerly Twitter) and TikTok.

Malaysia is moving closer to enforcing stricter rules for social media platforms, requiring them to implement age verification and identity checks for all users. The move, announced by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, aims to protect children online and curb the growing threat of digital scams and harmful content.

The government recommends that all social media platforms in Malaysia implement the eKYC system using official documents such as MyKad, passport or MyDigital ID. So, what should you know about it?

As we look forward to the end of the year, TNG Digital is sending out another round of reminders to all TNG eWallet users who have yet to verify their accounts. Users who have already verified their accounts are not required to take any further action.

Touch n Go eWallet is ready to announce at the beginning of this year that it will implement 100% user identity verification of its digital wallet. After being given 10 months, TNG eWallet announced that they would implement 100% eKYC effective 20 December 2024. So, what should you know about it?