1. Capitalizing on ICT for Data Communication Nan Hasnani Long Padang Department of Statistics, Malaysia

2. Outline of the Presentation 1.DOSM at a glance 2.Capitalizing on ICT for data communication 3.Impact 4.Moving forward

3. Outline of the Presentation 1.DOSM at a glance 2.Capitalizing on ICT for data communication 3.Impact 4.Moving forward

4. Department Of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) At A Glance Established in 1949 under Statistics Ordinance and was known as Bureau of Statistics Statistics Act 1965 (Revised-1989) The principal legislation determining the functions and responsibilities of the DOS Functions Main agency to collect, interpret, and disseminate official statistics for the purpose of policy making and national planning

5. Producer of National Statistics of reliable and integrity for national planning and development through: Continuous research and statistical analysis Use of the best technology Competent and innovative human capital Adoption of best practices and methodology Mission

6. Malaysia’s Statistical System A centralised system and at the same time allows other agencies to collect statistics to fulfill their own needs

7. Outline of the Presentation 1.DOSM at a glance 2.Capitalizing on ICT for data communication 3.Impact 4.Moving forward

8. Where is data communication in Generic Business Statistical Model?

9. Capitalizing on ICT for Data Communication Guiding Documents:  DOSM Strategic Plans 2010 – 2014 Chapter 3 Item 3.3 Enhancement of Data Communications  Portal  Interactive Databases  Webpage for specific target groups (student, researches etc.)

10. Current Practices Data Dissemination Website Free Download Interactive Database MySMS Facebook

11. Website

12. SDDS – DOSM Data Releases

13. Migrating from paper-based publishing method to electronic publishing method Introduced : July 2009 Current : 85 publications Benefit : Cost savings Free Download Facility

14. Free Download Facility (cont’d)

15. Interactive Database Accessible through DOSM website Benefit: Data mining Available database:  External Trade Database  Population Finder (Quick Info)  The Malaysia’s Millennium Development Goals

16. MySMS 15888 Adopt the concept of single SMS number to access services offered by government agencies DOSM supports : Provide an effective and hassle free way for mobile community to obtain the latest statistical info

17. Population GDP CPI External Trade IIP Labour Force MMS MySMS 15888 Services Provided by DOSM Other features: - State Offices Addresses - Feedback/ComplaintsSTATSDATA

18. acebook

19. Outline of the Presentation 1.DOSM at a glance 2.Capitalizing on ICT for data communication 3.Impact 4.Moving forward

20. Impact Cost and time saving Reduce the number of data requests Users can access data anytime and anywhere Users are more satisfied with the services provided by DOSM

21. Outline of the Presentation 1.DOSM at a glance 2.Capitalizing on ICT for data communication 3.Impact 4.Moving forward

22. Moving Forward Transformation from website to web portal Extend the accessibility of the interactive database to the public Geographical Information System (GIS) – Thematic maps to the web site Develop dataset for learning purposes

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