Padu registration

Malaysians Urged to Register on Padu Despite Security Concerns

Find out why Malaysians are being encouraged to register on Padu despite security flaws and usability issues!

The Padu registration process has been the subject of recent controversy, with concerns raised over security flaws prompting calls for its suspension. Despite the issues, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to continue registering and updating their information on the national Central Database Hub. However, Fahmi, the Unity Government spokesman, clarified that there will be no postponement of Padu's registration process, highlighting the government's commitment to its launch. This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister.

Former deputy international trade and industry minister, Ong Kian Ming, has issued a warning, urging Malaysians to swiftly register their Padu accounts due to cybersecurity risks. The push towards digitalization has faced criticism, with representatives noting that the registration process is not user-friendly, especially for the elderly. Despite these challenges, Fahmi emphasized that there is no need to suspend Padu registration, disagreeing with calls for a halt until security issues are addressed.

In related news, the digitalization efforts of the Malaysian government have been steadily increasing since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. This drive towards efficiency and modernization has faced hurdles in ensuring user-friendly interfaces for all demographics, as seen in the complaints regarding Padu's registration process. It remains to be seen how authorities will address the security concerns while promoting public participation in this centralized database system.