‘Data sharing law will aid smart nation goals’


On track: Gobind (second from left) being briefed by Rajendran (left) at the MBPP Intelligent Operation Centre in Komtar. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The newly enacted Data Sharing Act 2025, which facilitates enhanced sharing of data among ministries and their agencies, is an important step in Malaysia’s pursuit of becoming a smart nation, says Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

The law took effect yesterday.

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