News & Reviews:   passport renewal

We have been writing about the MyDigital ID news for a while now, and the Malaysian government seems to be pushing it to be something more. According to The Star, they are accelerating the push toward a unified digital identity system, with MyDigital ID set to play a central role in how citizens access both public and private digital services starting in 2026.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has urged Malaysians who have renewed their passports online to collect the document immediately after it is ready. This is because any passports uncollected by applicants within 90 days will be disposed of by the Immigration Department.