The Star·3 min read·medium
Stats Bill 2026 passed to modernise Malaysia’s national data system
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BENJAMIN LEE, RAGANANTHINI VETHASALAM
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Malaysia's Parliament has passed the Statistics Bill 2026 to modernize the national data system and replace the outdated 1965 Act. The bill establishes a National Statistics Council and strengthens data confidentiality and security protocols.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Statistics Bill 2026 has been passed by the Dewan Rakyat, with the goal of modernising Malaysia’s National Statistical System.
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