DOSM ENCOURAGES YOUTHS TO BECOME DATA SCIENTISTS

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli (centre) together with Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) Chief Statistician of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin (third from right), and invited guests at the launch event of Economic Census 2023 held at Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia.—KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star

WITH data science becoming more specialised, the skills data scientists need to meet the demands of industries are evolving.

Data scientists need to have deep domain knowledge and an extensive range of analytical skills, as they are responsible for collecting, analysing and interpreting data to help decision-makers to make informed decision in organisations.