MyDigital ID to become sole login method for MyNIISe app for all Malaysians beginning Janaury 15, 2026

The home ministry has announced that MyDigital ID will be the sole login method for the MyNIISe (National Integrated Immigration System) app beginning January 15, 2026. This will only apply to Malaysians, with foreign travellers continuing to use the existing login method without any changes.

In a statement, the ministry said the implementation of MyDigital ID is part of the NIISe initiative, which aims to verify user identities accurately and securely through the national registration department (JPN) database without storing users’ personal data. The NIISe project is set to replace the Malaysian Immigration System (MyIMMs), which has been in operation for over 20 years.

“This approach enhances the security of digital transactions while improving user experience through a single login, eliminating the need to remember multiple passwords. Malaysians aged 18 and above are encouraged to download and register for MyDigital ID before using MyNIISe.

The MyNIISe application was introduced on September 22 last year and is currently being trialled until Feb 28, 2026 at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BIS) and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) in Johor Bahru, Johor. It will later be expanded in stages to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminals 1 and 2, as well as to Bayan Lepas, Kuching, and Kota Kinabalu airports. As of December 30, 2025, the MyNIISe app recorded 599,967 downloads and 287,258 registered users.

During the trial period, the existing QR code system and MyBorderPass app can still be used. It is presumed that the MyNIISe app is likely to replace MyBorderPass after the trial phase for the former ends in March this year.

The MyNIISe app differs from MyBorderPass in a couple of ways. Firstly, MyBorderPass is only for Malaysians, whereas MyNIISe is for both Malaysians and tourists from 63 specific countries to speed up immigration clearance via autogate facilities – the latter will need to complete a digital arrival card in the MyNIIse app.

Additionally, only one QR code is needed to go through an immigration checkpoint for group travel, which makes it more convenient compared to MyBorderPass that requires you to scan QR codes one by one. More vehicle users can also use MyNIISe for immigration clearances at checkpoints, including those driving cars, buses, lorries and motorcyclists. For MyBorderPass, only bus passengers and motorcyclists can use the app, plus those travelling KLIA airports.

In essence, MYNIISe integrates all immigration affairs into one app. You can download the MyDigital ID app via the Google Play Store, Apple App Store or Huawei AppGallery. For the MYNIISe app, this is the Apple App Store link, and it is also found on the Google Play Store and Huawei AppGallery.