National statistical system must be improved for formulation of policies - minister

The national statistical system needs to be strengthened to ensure existing data are coordinated and can be used by the government in formulating policies or making decisions.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy) Mustapa Mohamed said, in line with this, the cabinet had approved the establishment of a National Statistics and Data Council on Sept 9, 2020, as the highest advisory body with the role of providing the direction for the national statistical system and coordinate information.