Brunei has taken a major step in its digital transformation agenda with the soft launch of BruneiID, a national digital identity platform designed to streamline access to public and private services. Available on major app stores, BruneiID offers secure, verifiable, and user-controlled identity management for citizens, permanent residents, and expatriates, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to modernize governance and service delivery.

The platform introduces several key features, including a digital version of the national identity card, password-less login through QR code scanning, and universal eligibility for all holders of Brunei-issued identity cards aged 12 and above. While the physical card remains necessary for certain legal transactions, BruneiID is expected to simplify authentication processes and enhance security. The Immigration and National Registration Department (INRD) is overseeing the rollout, which will eventually replace the existing e-Darussalam platform.

This initiative forms part of Brunei’s National Digital Economy Blueprint and Digital Economy Masterplan 2025, which allocates BND146.5 million (approximately USD108 million) for digitization projects. The soft launch begins a six-month trial phase during which the system will be refined ahead of full national deployment, signaling Brunei’s commitment to building a robust digital ecosystem that supports inclusive and efficient service delivery.

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