KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) — The Digital Ministry is set to further transform the national digital landscape under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) with major initiatives, including the establishment of a National Data Bank and the deployment of digital twin technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the National Data Bank would serve as a national repository for high-quality datasets across ministries and sectors, enabling streamlined data access and improved analytics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While, the national digital twin systems would provide real-time modelling capabilities to simulate complex environments, helping policymakers test and refine decisions, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTogether, they will power AI-based decision-making across domains such as urban planning, disaster response, logistics, and healthcare,\u201d he said in a statement today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gobind said the government would also establish a National Data Commission, an independent body under the ministry aimed to safeguard data assets and foster a culture of responsible innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the proposed commission would oversee data governance, enforce secure sharing practices, promote ethical data use, support transparent and crosssector data collaboration, as well as play a critical role in managing the national digital infrastructure and enhancing public trust in an increasingly data-driven economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, he said the GovTech Malaysia would spearhead digital public services transformation by coordinating efforts across ministries and agencies, with its pivotal role would be in deploying a comprehensive digital public infrastructure, enhancing system interoperability, and accelerating the rollout of end-to-end online services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA flagship initiative under RMK13 is the creation of a single government service window, anchored by the MyGov mobile application and the malaysia.gov.my portal, which will provide citizens with unified, secure, and personalised access to public services through a single platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAccess to this platform will be exclusively enabled via MyDigital ID, ensuring a secure and universal digital credential for all Malaysians,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Gobind, these initiatives support the government\u2019s target for 95 per cent of federal government services to be delivered fully online by 2030, and aligns with the aspiration to place Malaysia among the top 20 countries in the United Nations\u2019 eGovernment Development Index (Online Service Index) by the same year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe RMK-13 signifies a national commitment, and essentially serves as a blueprint for Malaysia to become a digitally advanced, highly productive, prosperous and citizen-centric nation. This reflects Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim\u2019s commitment to ensure the country\u2019s agenda towards Malaysia Digital 2030 succeeds,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the upcoming ASEAN AI Summit that will be held from Aug 12-13 and Kuala Lumpur Smart City Expo (Sept 17-19), Gobind said it would serve as a perfect platform for the ministry to expand on the initiatives listed in the 13MP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis event will not only benefit local players but foreign guests who will get a feel of Malaysia\u2019s aspiration in wanting to be a global player in the digital sphere. Such event will also attract investors to take notice of our thriving digital economy that recorded RM163.6 billion in total approved digital investments last year,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
— BERNAMA <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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