They ask u dont give, u want enter they dont let. Then u keep ur id and dont enter the area la easy peasy

can't they copy the details then pass it back ?

does tentera malaysia got power to hold ic card then?

Not under Regulation 7(1) of the National Registration Regulations 1990, that says only:
NRD officers
police officers
customs officers
military personnel on duty
civil servants authorised by the Director General of National Registration

Housing Management don't fall under the categories that are allowed to hold/check MyKads.

Security guards have no authority to demand, scan MyKad - NRD
By Bernama - June 10, 2025 @ 8:50pm

PUTRAJAYA: Security guards do not have the authority or right to request, hold or scan the identity card (MyKad) of the public, according to the National Registration Department (NRD).

NRD in a statement to Bernama said only five categories of officers are allowed to do so under Regulation 7(1), National Registration Regulations 1990, namely NRD officers, police officers, customs officers, military personnel on duty, as well as civil servants authorised by the Director General of National Registration.

"Any action by security guards to request or keep identity cards is against the law and action can be taken," it said.

The NRD also stressed that the use of electronic devices to scan MyKad data is also not allowed, as it is subject to provisions under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010.

"Any processing of personal data by private parties is subject to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010, which sets out guidelines and obligations to protect individual personal information," according to the NRD.

Bernama contacted NRD to seek clarification on the issue, following a recent viral post on social media about a security guard at a premises who allegedly used an electronic device to scan MyKad.

The security guard's action has sparked questions from the public about its legal validity.

As a security measure, NRD advises the public not to hand over their identity cards to any unauthorised individual and to report any violations to the relevant authorities immediately.

– Bernama

Source: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/...-scan-mykad-nrd

The article says "military personnel on duty" have the power to do so under Regulation 7(1) of the National Registration Regulations 1990

i just show them driving license

Hotels always ask for my IC, how?

Hotel is different must either IC or passport. I think there is some requirements guidelines under the law need to follow to keep in the system. Security guard no such law in place to have you show IC because they can also be a foreigner. You want to give your IC to foreigner?

hotel is required by government to ask for your IC
they will have to either scan it or photocopy it
they also need that IC to verify if you're malaysians...if foreigners, have extra tourism charge

JAIS can or not?

They ask u dont give, u want enter they dont let. Then u keep ur id and dont enter the area la easy peasy

then guard will just say no ic no entry.

then you voluntary give the ic to enter.