PADU, Malaysia’s central database hub, was launched on 2 January 2024 with the initial goal of disseminating of targeted subsidies, among other things.
This means that in the future, the data in PADU will be used as a reference for all forms of government assistance, hence why you should register yourself in it.
To help you with that, here’s a step-by step guide on registering in PADU
How To Sign Up For PADU
- Go to PADU’s official website, and click on the ‘Daftar Sekarang (sign up now)’ button.
- Fill out all the necessary personal information.
- Enter the one-time password (OTP) that has been sent to your mobile phone.Set your password. Your password needs to be at least eight characters, with a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters such as !@#$%^&.
- Scan the QR code on your screen to move on to the next step, which is to verify your identity through the e-KYC process.
- Once you’re done with your e-KYC, your registration process is complete. Now all you have to do is wait for e-KYC to verify your identity, and you’ll be successfully signed up for PADU!
Quick tip; you can also opt for a physical sign up process for PADU, at their physical counters located here.