Pos Digicert, a subsidiary of Pos Malaysia Bhd and a leader in digital identity solutions, successfully hosted the Digital Trust Symposium 2024 at the Connexion Conference & Event Centre in Bangsar South today.
Under the theme ‘Delivering Trust in the Digital Nation,’ the symposium gathered industry professionals, technology experts, business leaders, government officials, and partners to explore innovative digital solutions.
The symposium opened with a welcome address by Charles Brewer, Group CEO of Pos Malaysia, who remarked, “Pos Digicert is modernising operations across both private and government sectors through secure digital certificates, eKYC solutions, and digital signature platforms.
“Our comprehensive solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also empower businesses to advance their digitisation efforts, embracing the future of secure digital operations.”
He continued, “We are fully aligned with Malaysia’s vision of becoming a digitally powered economy. Our commitment extends beyond compliance; it’s driven by a deep passion for building trust that connects lives and businesses for a better tomorrow.
“Through secure digital interactions, we aim to create an environment where businesses can innovate and flourish, equipped to navigate the evolving digital landscape.”
Attendees included Amir Suhaimi Hassan, COO of Pos Digicert, and a panel of industry leaders such as Dasuki Majid, CEO of the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), Rajifah Ramli, Co-Founder & CEO of Data8 Sdn. Bhd., Ts. Ahmad Sauqi Ishak, Director of the IT Department at Inland Revenue Board Malaysia, and Mohd Fairus Muhamad, Head of Digital Usage Transformation at the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
Key symposium topics included:
- Trust Services: Success Story, Adoption & Future Roadmap
- Digital Trust Innovation in Healthcare
- Impact of Digital Taxation via MyTax
- MyPTPTN: The Next Super App
The event also marked the launch of Pos Digicert’s new digital product, eCredentia, which allows secure verification of academic and professional credentials, strengthening trust and transparency in education and employment.
“As a trusted provider of digital solutions, Pos Digicert is thrilled to introduce eCredentia, a secure way for organizations to issue and verify important digital documents. eCredentia simplifies the process of sharing verified records, like certificates or licenses, while protecting personal information.
“This new service highlights our commitment to making digital security accessible and building trust in today’s online world. Clients like Suruhan Syarikat Malaysia (SSM), University Malaya (UM) and MDEC are amongst the earliest adopters of eCredentia,” Amir Suhaimi told SME.
As part of the programme, eight organisations were honoured with the Digital Transformation Excellence Award, recognising their achievements in driving Malaysia’s digital transformation.
Following the keynote sessions, attendees engaged in specialised tracks on identity security, digital signing solutions, and digital transformation, led by expert speakers:
Track 1: Identity Security
- Harnessing eCredentia for Secure Digital Credentials by Ts. Mohd Saiful Abdul Wahad, Pos Digicert
- Document Management and Digital Signing in Higher Education by Dr. Abdullah Fairuzullah bin Ahmad Tajuddin, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah
- Cybersecurity in Credit Rating: Bank Muamalat’s eKYC Integration by Ts. Dr. Ismamuradi Abdul Kadir, Bank Muamalat Malaysia
Track 2: Digital Signing Solution
- SigniFlow-Digital Signing and Workflow by David Saunders, SigniFlow
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for Smart Cities by Carter Tan, Nexus Group
- Digital Signatures in Operations at Universiti Malaya by Professor Ts. Dr. Nor Badrul Anuar Juma’at, Universiti Malaya
Track 3: Digital Transformation
- Securing MyInvois with Digital Signatures by Mohamad Rozainy Bin Mohamad Arif, Inland Revenue Board
- Digitalisation of Public Sector Identity in Sabah by Ts. Edi Abdul Majid, Sabah State Computer Services Department
- Software Testing, Verification & Validation by Jerry Mak Weng Kong, Pos Digicert
The Digital Trust Symposium 2024 was a milestone event for digital transformation in Malaysia, featuring insightful keynotes, innovative solutions like eCredentia, and specialised tracks that reinforced Malaysia’s commitment to a secure and efficient digital future.
