Public Sector Open Data (DTSA)
The meeting of the Steering Committee NKEA CCI Communications Content and Infrastructure (CCI) which was chaired by YB Minister of Communications and Multimedia on 29 May 2014 resolved that the Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU) would implement the Development of the Public Sector Open Data Platform. In line with that decision, the Ministers Cabinet Meeting on 20 August 2014 agreed that the public sector agency would carry out the open data initiative so as to realise the Government’s aspiration.
The Public Sector Open Data (DTSA) portal was developed in 2014 to support this aspiration of implementing open data. The DTSA portal enables the government open data to be easily accessed centrally from an official source.
Implementing Partners
MAMPU Open Data
MAMPU is the agency responsible for ‘modernising and reforming’ the public sector in the areas of administrative reforms. MAMPU is placed under the Prime Minister Department.
Objectives
- To encourage the sharing of data between the public and private sector agencies, and the people.
- To improve the quality and transparency of service delivery through online sharing of open data which is citizen-centric.
- To encourage digital economy productivity through the creation of new industries or innovation with the involvement of the people and the business community.
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Focal Point |
Organization |
Contact |
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Dr. Fazidah binti Abu Bakar |
MAMPU |
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Zulkfli bin Ahmad |
MAMPU |
Other Supporting Initiatives
World Bank
Since 2012, the World Bank has been assisting low and middle income countries with opening government data, providing technical assistance and funding to over 50 countries and co-founded the Open Data for Development Network (OD4D). In response to countries’ requests, the World Bank conducted or supported 45 Open Data Readiness Assessments including one for the Malaysian government.
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Focal Point |
Organization |
Contact |
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Craig Hammer Program Manager and Secretary of the World Bank’s Development Data Council |
World Bank |
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Roza Vasileva ICT and Open Data Consultant |
World Bank |
Open Data For Development Network
Open Data for Development (OD4D) is a global network committed to advancing the understanding, use, and impact of open data. Sinar Project is one of the partners coordinating open data efforts in Asia via the OD4D for Asia Hub.
Focal Point
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Focal Point |
Organization |
Contact |
| Khairil Yusof (OD4D Asia) |
Sinar Project |
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| Pyrou Chung (OD4D Asia) |
Open Development Mekong/EWMI |
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Katie Clancy |
International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada |
Links/Resources
- Malaysia Government Open Data https://www.malaysia.gov.my/portal/content/30024
- World Bank Open Data Readiness Assessment - Malaysia https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2017/05/25/malaysia-to-use-open-data-to-improve-public-service-delivery-and-promote-innovation?cid=EAP_TwitterWorldBankAsia_P_EXT
- Open Data for Sustainable Development (World Bank) https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/24017
- International Open Data Charter https://opendatacharter.net
- Open Data for Development https://www.od4d.net/