OpenDOSM NextGen at the global platform as a tool to bridge the knowledge gap among citizens

Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) chief statistician, Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin stated that 'modernising official statistics through digitalisation as well as leveraging administrative data sources is essential for the national statistical office to remain relevant in fulfilling the growing demands for high-quality, granular, and real-time data'.

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia introduced "OpenDOSM NextGen" to the global statistical communities during the recent 54th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC).

In the related event "Beyond Open Data: Harnessing Openness for Use and Impact", Malaysia shared its efforts to create a scholarly society by accessing social, economic and environmental information in one platform to encourage people to make evidence-based decisions to secure sustained economic growth, a healthy environment and inclusive social development.