Malaysia's Padu data hub expands to provide analytics for government policies.

Malaysia's Central Database Hub, Padu, is expanding to serve as a foundational analytics platform for government policies. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir announced the transition from data verification to providing analytical services. With 30.7 million individual profiles integrated from over 200 sources, Padu aims to support evidence-based decision-making and enhance efficiency across public administration.