THE data of millions of Malaysians are at risk due to poor security features in the recently launched MyJPJ app, says former Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
The Transport Ministry, said Dr Wee when debating on the motion of thanks on the Royal Address, had recently launched the digital Motor Vehicle Licence (eLKM) and Malaysian Driving Licence (eLMM).
“All the ministers and deputy ministers’ data can be obtained.
“All that is required is just one feature with the MyKad number and all (data) will come out.
“I can show you how this leakage can happen and if it does, the data of 33 million Malaysians can be accessed by any individual,” said the Ayer Hitam MP.
The data of some 16 million holders of driving licence, he said, were also at risk.
Dr Wee said he had disagreed with the use of the app when briefed on it during his tenure as Transport Minister.
“It is very dangerous as the MyKad numbers of those who registered as voters can be obtained,” he said.
Acknowledging that the Road Transport Department (JPJ) had recently announced additional safety features, he said this was, however, inadequate and urged the government to take immediate steps to address the issue as well as review the entire system and not merely through piecemeal measures.
He said even the police had some reservations over the use of the app.
“This involved data that should be protected in accordance with the Data Protection Act,” he said.
Last Friday, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced a pilot project on the use of the digital display mode of the eLKM and eLMM.
The eLKM is the e-version of the road tax sticker for privately owned vehicles while the eLMM is the e-version of the Malaysian driving licence.
Both eLKM and eLMM can be applied through the JPJ website at https://public.jpj.gov.my or MyJPJ app from Feb 10.
On Tuesday, JPJ director-general Datuk Zailani Hashim announced the improved security and user-friendliness features to the MyJPJ app and its public portal in addition to the existing two-level security feature, namely password and TAC code.
Dr Wee, who is MCA president, also urged the unity government to adopt the previous formula used in providing aid to Chinese schools.
Projects that had been approved for Chinese schools should also continue, he said, citing the example of ongoing plans in two schools in Tebrau, Johor.
He also asked the parties involved to work together to resolve the SJK(C) Khai Chee issue once and for all.
“I feel compelled to raise this issue even though it is in Segambut, and which even the former Education Minister has said it should be resolved.
“It is a long standing issue facing SJK(C) Khai Chee involving very tedious land issues,” he said, adding that they needed to find closure on the matter.
The school, through donations from the community, had expanded its area in 2017 after purchasing the land adjacent to its original site from an oil company.
A four-storey block with extra classrooms and office space for administrators and teachers was then constructed.
However, in February last year, the school’s board of governors received notice from the Education Ministry to cease usage of the building and to move back to the original 1.21ha space. The school had appealed the decision.
Dr Wee said the coming Budget 2023 should also focus on short term measures to strengthen investment into the country.
He said there must also be more private sector’s involvement in these measure, including support for the manufacturing and construction sectors.
