Consider This: PADU Database (Part 1) — Potential Impact on Policy and Society

Putrajaya is attempting to create a single national database of complete socio-economic information for every household in the country. Pangkalan Data Utama (PADU) is intended to allow for data-driven policymaking and targeted policy implementation. But how does the design of PADU align with its intended goals, and what uncertainties persist? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Rachel Gong, Deputy Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute. Her research focuses on digital policy, with an emphasis on digital inclusion and digital governance.