Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin urged individuals not to delay their registration with the Central Database Hub (PADU), as last-minute registrations could lead to system congestion.
He highlighted a current trend where more senior citizens, particularly in rural areas with limited technology literacy, have registered in person with PADU, compared to younger generations, according to Bernama.
While this approach has been well-received, Mohd Uzir emphasised the importance for tech-savvy individuals to register online before the 31 March deadline. He likened the system to a highway, cautioning that congestion would occur if everyone logs in at the last minute.
Mohd Uzir expressed confidence that Sarawak would be among the first states to complete PADU updates and registrations due to heightened awareness and the state government’s commitment. Sarawak currently ranks second with 310,000 registrations.
He anticipated the initiative to update socio-economic profiles in Sarawak would be finalised by 30 March, thanks to collaboration among state government agencies and elected representatives.
As of 1 February, 2.38 million individuals out of the 30.08 million in PADU have updated their personal information. The registration period for PADU is open from 2 January to 31 March, requiring users to update and confirm 30 types of personal details, including identity card numbers, household size, and residential address.
