Census 2020: Tech-friendly e-census focuses on areas with high Internet access

Mohd Uzir said each selected household will receive a postcard that has an identification number which is to be keyed in when logging into the e-Census. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: Amidst the Covid-19 threat, the first phase of implementation for the Malaysian Population and Housing Census 2020 (Census 2020) exercise will be conducted online starting tomorrow (July 7) until Sept 30, in line with the country’s ongoing pandemic situation.

Malaysian Population and Housing Census 2020 Commissioner Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said about three million households had been selected to complete the task via e-Census, which includes residents living in high connectivity areas and have access to the Internet.