DistantNews
Support us
Malaysia Government Will Not Take Over Datasonic, Provider of Citizen Identity Services
🇲🇾 Malaysia /Crime & Justice

Malaysia Government Will Not Take Over Datasonic, Provider of Citizen Identity Services

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement New plan
  • The Malaysian government will not take over Datasonic Technologies Sdn. Bhd. (DTSB), a company providing citizen identity services.
  • The National Security Council stated this decision follows media reports about a potential government acquisition.
  • The government prioritizes the security and sovereignty of national identity data and seeks cost-effective strategies for its management.

The Malaysian government has clarified it will not acquire Datasonic Technologies Sdn. Bhd. (DTSB), the company responsible for citizen identity services. This announcement comes in response to media speculation regarding a potential government takeover.

Regarding media reports about the proposed acquisition of Datasonic Technologies Sdn. Bhd. (DTSB), which provides citizen identity services, the MADANI Government's position is not to take over DTSB.

— National Security Council (MKN)The official statement from the National Security Council clarifying the government's position on acquiring Datasonic Technologies.

The National Security Council (MKN) issued a statement affirming the MADANI government's stance. "Regarding media reports about the proposed acquisition of Datasonic Technologies Sdn. Bhd. (DTSB), which provides citizen identity services, the MADANI Government's position is not to take over DTSB," the statement read.

MKN emphasized that citizen identity is a critical national asset, and the government consistently places the highest priority on its security and sovereignty. The council noted that the government manages these matters through a comprehensive framework encompassing legal, financial, governance, and security aspects.

In this regard, the MADANI Government is continuously exploring and scrutinizing proactive and effective strategies to best achieve the goal of preserving the security and sovereignty of citizen identity.

— National Security Council (MKN)The council's statement on the government's ongoing efforts to manage and protect national identity data.

"In this regard, the MADANI Government is continuously exploring and scrutinizing proactive and effective strategies to best achieve the goal of preserving the security and sovereignty of citizen identity," MKN stated. The council added that any such strategies must also ensure the best value for money spent.

The strategies must also ensure the best value for money spent.

— National Security Council (MKN)A key consideration for the government in managing national identity services.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog