putrajaya: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today that the introduction of the Central Database Hub (PADU) system is in line with the country's digital transformation approach and will ensure that all government services are available to deserving people. Stated.
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said in his speech at the inauguration of PADU held here today that through this system, possible leakages in the allocation of government aid and subsidies can be avoided.
“We are building a more sophisticated and competitive national system.
“…we should not compromise on this issue because without PADU there would be too much leakage and misappropriation. That is why there are still poor people in this country,” he said.
PADU contains profiles of individuals and households, including Malaysian nationals and permanent residents, and combines data from government departments and agencies to create a synthesis that fairly represents the socio-economic status of each Malaysian household. Socio-economic database.
Anwar stressed that distributing subsidies without a digital approach will only benefit the ultra-rich and even foreigners.
“The total amount of subsidies given by the government currently stands at RM80 billion and it is unlikely that Malaysia will be able to sustain its finances unless this issue is resolved,” he said.
The Prime Minister said the country's PADU development capabilities clearly demonstrate that government agencies can implement new things without relying on expensive international consultants.
According to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, PADU was fully developed by civil servants from three key agencies: the Ministry of Economy, Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) and Malaysian Administrative Modernization and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU) in collaboration with many other agencies. It is said that it was developed. agency.
Meanwhile, Mr Anwar asked Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali, Principal Secretary to the Government, to monitor the implementation of the PADU system and ensure it achieves the intended goals.
“PADU is important because it ensures grant funding and demonstrates the capacity and participation of society as a whole.
“The PADU approach compels the entire population to understand digital transformation and use the PADU system, while also demonstrating cultural and digital acumen,” Anwar said. He called on the entire government apparatus to ensure that no one is left behind. In implementing PADU, not only people living in rural and remote areas.
PADU is officially open from today until March 31st for members of the public over the age of 18 to register and verify their data on the PADU portal and update and verify the required 39 personal details. – Bernama
