The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that MyDigital ID will be the only login method for the MyNIISe (National Integrated Immigration System) app from January 15, 2026. This only applies to Malaysians, with foreign travelers 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 accurately and securely verify users’ identities through the National Registration Department (JPN) database, without storing users’ personal data. The NIISe project will replace the Malaysian Immigration System (MyIMMs), which has been in use for more than two decades.
“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 MyDigital ID and register before using MyNIISe.
The MyNIISe application was launched on September 22 last year and is currently being trialled at Sultan Iskandar Building (BIS) and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) in Johor Bahru, Johor until February 28, 2026. It will later be expanded in phases to Terminals 1 and 2 of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), as well as 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 the MyBorderPass app can still be used. It is believed that the MyNIISe app will likely replace MyBorderPass after the trial phase for the former ends in March this year.
The MyNIISe app differs from MyBorderPass in a number of ways. Firstly, MyBorderPass is only for Malaysians, while MyNIISe is for both Malaysians and tourists from 63 specific countries to expedite immigration clearance through autogate facilities – the latter will have to fill out a digital arrival card in the MyNIIse app.
Moreover, only one QR code is needed to go through an immigration checkpoint for group travel, making it more convenient compared to MyBorderPass, which requires you to scan QR codes one by one. More vehicle users can also use MyNIISe for immigration checks at checkpoints, including motorists, buses, trucks and motorcyclists. For MyBorderPass, only bus passengers and motorcyclists can use the app, plus passengers traveling at KLIA airports.
Essentially, MYNIISe integrates all immigration matters 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 linkand it can also be found on the Google Play Store And Huawei AppGallery.
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