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Malaysia hosts SDMX workshop to boost regional statistical capacity
IPOH: Malaysia recently concluded a high-level International Workshop on Advanced Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange (SDMX) at the Malaysian Statistical Training Institute (ILSM) in Sungkai, Perak. The three-day event, held from July 28 to 30, was organized by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) in partnership with the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
The workshop gathered over 30 statisticians, data professionals, and IT officers from national statistical offices (NSOs) in Bhutan, Brunei, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. DOSM stated that the event reinforced Malaysia's leadership in promoting global data standards and fostering a resilient, data-driven ecosystem.
'This workshop marks a strategic milestone in capacity-building and institutional empowerment, supporting structured governance and interoperability in statistical systems,' said DOSM.
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin emphasized SDMX's role in enhancing institutional integration and public trust. 'SDMX is not just about technical interoperability—it strengthens accountability, transparency, and the impact of official statistics,' he said.
The workshop aligns with global efforts to modernize statistical ecosystems, backed by organizations like the UN, IMF, World Bank, and Eurostat. It also supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by improving data quality and comparability.
Mohd Uzir highlighted the need for structured data standards, integrating frameworks like the Generic Statistical Business Process Model (GSBPM) to enhance policy formulation. 'Data is a national asset, crucial for economic resilience and inclusive governance,' he added.
DOSM also announced preparations for the 2026 Economic Census, which will provide detailed economic data to guide policymaking nationwide. - Bernama
