Malaysia to collect biometrics to verify identity of foreign workers
In an effort to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the country, Malaysia’s Immigration Director-General said this week that…
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Malaysia asks UNHCR for refugee biometric data
The Malaysian government has called on the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to share its database of approximately…
Iris Corporation and Zwipe to investigate potential biometric smartcard applications in Malaysia
Iris Corporation is partnering with Zwipe to look into the potential for biometric smartcard applications and ways the two companies…
OCBC Malaysia introduces biometric authentication for mobile banking transactions
Malaysia’s OCBC Bank has launched OCBC OneTouch, a mobile banking app that leverages Apple’s Touch ID technology to create a…
UNHCR introduces new biometric ID card for refugees
In an effort to combat identity fraud and counterfeiting, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) rolled out its…
United States and Malaysia to share biometric database of crime and terrorism suspects
The Malaysian and American governments have signed an agreement to share a database containing the biometric records of about 1.2…
Hong Leong Bank adds fingerprint authentication payment option on app
Malaysian bank Hong Leong Bank has added a biometric fingerprint authentication payment option on its Connect mobile application, according to…
Safran looks to expand reach in Malaysia market
Safran said it has its sights set on Malaysia as a potential market for expansion, according to a report by…
Maybank offers biometric authentication in mobile banking app
Malaysian financial services firm Maybank is now offering a biometric authentication option through its Quick Touch service on the Maybank2u…
UNHCR recommends the use of biometric identity cards to monitor refugees in Malaysia
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Malaysia has proposed the introduction of a biometric identity card to be…
