Stats Dept launches tool for small traders, hawkers to make data-driven decisions
PUTRAJAYA: Small traders and hawkers will be able to make data-driven decisions with a newly launched dashboard that tracks socio-economic indicators, says Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Uzir Mahidin.
"With the collected data on hawkers and traders, we will be able to study the socio-economic situation more specifically," he said after launching the Putrajaya Hawkers and Small Traders Association (Penjaya) dashboard here on Monday (May 19).
Uzir said that the dashboard, which is part of the department's strategy to make statistics publicly available, would be expanded to include hawkers and small traders nationwide by the end of 2025.
Uzir also said that the initiative marked a significant milestone in government-community collaboration, demonstrating how data can be effectively used to promote the well-being of the people.
Federation of Malay Hawkers and Petty Traders Associations president Datuk Zainal Abidin Abdul Majid said the dashboard would also help to ensure delivery of government assistance.
"The data collected and integrated into the dashboard will help us provide better information to the government when requesting budgetary assistance," he said.
Penjaya president Juhaidi Yean Abdullah said the website marks a new chapter for Penjaya in moving them towards data-driven approaches.
The dashboard is available at www.penjaya.org, which compiles data on hawkers and petty traders in the Federal Territory.
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