Longhouse dwellers registers for PADU
SIBU: A total of 108 registrants from Rh Nancy Lanju in Durin have been accepted into the Central Database Hub (PADU). The registrations took place during the Programme Jalinan Insan Wahana Aspirasi (JIWA) Madani at the Pejabat Penerangan Daerah (PPD) Sibu on Wednesday and was assisted by the Sibu Statistics Department. Sibu district information officer […]
Personal data security concerns behind PADU hesitation
SIBU: The storing of much personal information in one place which leaves the door open to misuse, may be contributing to public hesitancy towards signing up for the Central Database Hub (PADU), said economist Datuk Dr. Madeline Berma. “In my opinion, the majority of Malaysians are concerned with the security of their personal data. With […]
Improve PADU security, public outreach
SIBU: Public hesitancy towards signing up for the Central Database Hub (PADU) may stem from recent data breach incidents. Farhana Ismail, a senior lecturer at the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)’s Faculty of Economics and Business, said there is an urgent need to bolster security measures within the PADU system to regain public trust. “Enhancing PADU’s […]
4 mln Malaysians registered with PADU
KUCHING: Four million Malaysians have enrolled in the Central Database Hub (PADU) to date. Sarawak boasts the second-highest number of registrations at 530,000 since PADU’s inception on Jan 2, trailing behind Selangor’s leading figure of 600,000 registrants. Johor and Perak follow with 390,000 and 360,000 registrations, respectively. Developed through the collaboration of the Ministry of […]
Public trust in PADU system remains a challenge
KUCHING: Lack of trust and confidence remains a significant barrier preventing Malaysians from embracing the Central Database Hub (PADU) system. Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai Voon Tok said the people are wary of volunteering personal information that may be misused and even cause them to lose money. “There […]
PADU answer to reforming subsidy system
KUCHING: The Central Database Hub (PADU) plays a crucial role as the foundational infrastructure for efficient targeted subsidy allocation. Dr Dzul Hadzwan Husaini, a senior lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s Faculty of Economics and Business said by centralising information and streamlining the allocation process, PADU ensures that subsidies are channeled to those most in need, […]
3.4mln Malaysians register with PADU
KUCHING: As of the close of Feb 16, the Central Database Hub (PADU) has seen 3.49 million Malaysians and permanent residents register, updating their personal information. This update, announced via PADU’s official Facebook page, represents just 11.6 per cent of the 30.08 million individuals listed in the nation’s administrative records since the launch of the […]
Sarawak in forefront to register under PADU
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak is among the states leading in registering and updating information under the Central Database Hub (PADU). Chief statistician Malaysia Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said that Sarawak has achieved 310,000 updates, equivalent to 15 per cent of its 1.9 million population. He asserted that Sarawak is at the forefront in terms […]
PADU physical counter gets good response
BAU: The residents of Kampung Stass and surrounding areas, including Kampung Skibang and Kampung Sebobok, have warmly welcomed the initiative of the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) Sarawak to set up a physical counter for the Central Database Hub (PADU) at the Community Centre (PKD) in Stass. A survey by the Bau District Information Department […]
System promises to enhance people’s purchasing power, foster GDP growth
KUCHING: The acceleration of a fair wage system for public officials, which was postponed last year owing to financial restrictions and significant inherited debt, was recently announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “The national debt and deficit were reduced to about 5 per cent through the combined efforts of leaders, the Cabinet, the […]
