In Malaysia, digital identity has already been introduced through MyDigital ID. While the digital driver's license can be accessed through the MyJPJ application. For passports, even though Malaysia ranks 12th for the most powerful in the world – a digital version is still not offered. Unlike the US passport which is currently in the process of being supported in Google Wallet.
Yes, like debit/credit cards or selected car keys that can be stored in Google Wallet – passports in the United States will soon be able to be scanned and become a digital identity for use at the airport. The digital ID generated from this passport can also be used for identity verification when renting a car and so on.
To enter a digital ID from a US passport into Google Wallet, users need to scan the passport by touching it on the back of the device and follow the instructions to take a selfie for additional verification. Google also emphasized that the digital ID on this Wallet is not a substitute for a passport or personal identity card, but rather only as an alternative for personal identity verification such as MyDigital ID. Another country that tested more or less the same feature was Finland two years ago.