MyDigital ID is steadily becoming integrated with numerous government services and digital platforms, with several key applications already relying on it as the sole login method. Naturally, given the national digital identity platform’s increasingly significant role in the average Malaysian’s day-to-day life, it needs to be futureproof, remaining secure in the face of evolving threats. As such, the platform will continue to be strengthened through long-term planning and technological enhancements.
According to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, these measures include preparations to adopt Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). Said preparations are aimed at addressing emerging cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computers. In a written parliamentary reply, the Deputy Prime Minister explained that the preparations also involved a crypto-agility approach, which allows systems to shift to new cryptographic algorithms in a structured manner. This is in line with evolving international standards and the National Cryptography Policy.
