KUALA LUMPUR, 15 January 2026 — The Home Ministry has reminded Malaysian travellers that registering for a MyDigital ID by today (15 January) is necessary if they plan to use the National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) mobile application for faster immigration clearance at key border checkpoints and airports.
Starting 15 January 2026, MyDigital ID, Malaysia’s national digital identity platform — is being implemented as the sole login method for Malaysian citizens accessing the MyNIISe app, part of the government’s broader digital immigration services rollout. The goal is to streamline and secure identity verification by linking directly to the National Registration Department database without storing users’ personal data in the app itself.
MyNIISe, launched in late September 2025 at the Sultan Iskandar Building and Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar in Johor Bahru, allows eligible travellers to generate a QR code that speeds up immigration clearance at border points. The system is being expanded in phases to Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminals 1 and 2, Penang/Bayan Lepas, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu airports.
Under the new setup, Malaysian citizens must log in to MyNIISe with a MyDigital ID from today, while foreign travellers can continue using existing login methods without change.
For existing MyNIISe users, the Home Ministry has allowed a trial period until 28 February 2026 during which they can still log in with current credentials while completing MyDigital ID registration. After that date, MyDigital ID will be the mandatory login for the app.
Importantly, use of MyNIISe is not yet compulsory for all travellers, and individuals who choose not to use the app can still clear immigration through traditional channels, including standard passport-scanning autogates, manual checks at counters or via the MyBorderPass autogate, which will remain in service during the transition.
MyDigital ID is part of Malaysia’s broader digital identity initiative to unify login access across multiple government services and improve online authentication, travel efficiency and security while reducing reliance on separate credentials across departments.
