IRB, MyDigital ID Strengthening Cooperation To Accelerate Digital Identity Adoption

PUTRAJAYA, March 13 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) and MyDigital ID Sdn. Bhd are reinforcing their partnership to accelerate digital identity adoption in Malaysia, particularly through the integration of MyDigital ID into the MyTax and MySTR platforms.

In a statement, the IRB said that the collaboration was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Digital Identity Empowerment today.

The MoU was signed by IRB Chief Executive Officer Datuk Dr Abu Tariq Jamaluddin and MyDigital ID Sdn. Bhd. Chief Executive Officer Mohd Mirza Mohamed Noor at a ceremony held at Menara HASiL, Cyberjaya.

“The MoU reflects the commitment of both parties in supporting the digitalisation of the country’s public services and aligning the adoption of emerging technologies with the Public Sector’s digital transformation, particularly in taxation and government assistance management.

"This collaboration not only aims to strengthen online data protection but also to give the people greater confidence in the government service delivery system,” read the statement.

According to IRB, the integration of MyDigital ID into the MyTax and MySTR platforms will enhance user access, streamline online transactions, and reduce cybersecurity risks.

“This initiative aligns with the government’s digital transformation agenda and supports the national goal of developing a sustainable and competitive digital ecosystem,” it said.

 According to IRB records, 687,361 users have utilised MyDigital ID verification on the MyTax Portal to search for their Tax Identification Number (TIN), while 14,137 users have used the system to verify access to the MySTR platform.

The IRB emphasised that the MoU between IRB and MyDigital ID Sdn. Bhd. reflects a significant step towards a fully digitalised taxation system, improving service efficiency and public trust in digital governance and data security.

“This strategic collaboration is expected to create more opportunities and serve as a catalyst for greater synergy between the public and private sectors in driving the nation’s digitalisation aspirations,” it said.

-- BERNAMA