MyDigital ID, MIMOS & Zetrix: Siapa Terlibat, Berapa Kosnya?

Summary

The speaker argues that MyDigital ID is necessary as more government and financial services move online. A shared, secure digital identity could eliminate repeated e-KYC checks across banks and agencies, reducing duplicated costs for institutions and, ultimately, the public.

His criticism focuses on how the project was awarded. He says the original plan was for the National Registration Department, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, to run an open tender. According to the speaker, that plan changed following an instruction from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and the project was instead assigned directly to MIMOS. An RM80 million allocation was announced in November 2023 to accelerate the programme. The speaker questions whether the change and funding received proper approval, and says the project’s total cost and payments to MIMOS remain unclear.

The speaker also cites a 2025 Zetrix annual report, which reportedly describes a strategic partnership with MYEG to establish a blockchain-based national digital identity ecosystem called the MyDigital ID Super App. He asks what role Zetrix and other technology providers have in the government’s project, which blockchain is being used, and what fees are being paid. In his view, identifying MIMOS as the project operator does not clarify who supplies the underlying technology.

He raises concerns about relying on a single company or group for critical digital infrastructure, including MyDigital ID and other government technology projects. He warns that financial or operational problems at a provider could affect services and asks what safeguards are in place. He also questions whether Zetrix’s reported involvement in government projects could create a conflict of interest if it provided AI services to PKR, and calls for disclosure of any payment and its source.

The speaker urges MPs to investigate the project’s procurement history, costs, technology partners, and approval process, including whether Cabinet approved the direct award to MIMOS.

Presenters or Contributors

Rafizi Ramli is the main speaker. No other contributors are identified by name.