PUTRAJAYA – The success of the government’s Central Database Hub (Padu) relies on the authenticity of the data provided by the people, according to chief statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin.
He said that Padu, which is currently integrating data from 29.8 million Malaysian citizens, will continue to utilise information from various government agencies.
He, however, stressed that it is important for people to check and update their own data.
“We want people to once again check and update the main 39 data points. This is because we want this government service to focus on the current situation of the people.
“This data is actually of the people, by the people, and for the people, in the form of policies and social aid,” he said during a presentation on Padu at the launching ceremony today.
Uzir said that people are responsible for verifying, updating, and providing precise, authentic, and up-to-date information.
“A total of 39 details require review and update, encompassing personal information, the status of individuals with disabilities, and contact details.
“Additional information comprises address, education level, household particulars, career details, income, commitments, assistance received, and certificates,” he added.
Uzir also said that Padu will serve as the government’s primary reference for structuring and implementing programmes or policies aimed at promoting the well-being of the people.
“In addition to enhancing aid and subsidy management, Padu has the potential to strengthen disaster and crisis management, address issues related to career and education mismatches, prepare the nation to handle an ageing population, bridge social protection gaps, manage strategic national expenditures, and act as a catalyst for a digital government,” he said.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to launch Padu – a system containing household and individual profiles that cover both locals and permanent residents in Malaysia – at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre today.
On its Facebook page, the Economy Ministry said that the Padu system will officially be available to all Malaysians after its launch.
Padu aims to establish a secure, comprehensive, and near real-time primary national database.
This system enables the production of more accurate data analytics, facilitates data-driven policy formulation, and enhances decision-making processes.
Additionally, it supports targeted policy implementation to balance the nation’s fiscal position.
Profile data will be obtained through administrative data integration from various sources and updated by individuals.
The implementation of Padu is expected to enhance management efficiency by facilitating the collection, storage, and management of data. It also strives to improve government services by enabling efficient delivery to the people.
In addition to effective monitoring and evaluation of national policy implementation, Padu, as an integrated database, could significantly save national resources.
All citizens aged 18 and above must register, make data revisions, and verify 39 necessary details on Padu’s portal. – January 2, 2024.