PUTRAJAYA, 5 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Digital is reviewing a proposal to establish a National Data Commission as part of efforts to strengthen data governance and improve coordination among government agencies.
The proposal was discussed during the third meeting of the Technical Committee on the Study for the Establishment of a Data Commission 2026, held in Putrajaya on 29 October.
The meeting focused on the progress of the study and an assessment of the draft final report presented by consultants.
Key areas examined included national data governance, the functions and jurisdictions of relevant agencies, comparisons of institutional models, and suitable legal and implementation frameworks.
The review aims to determine the need for and feasibility of establishing a Data Commission, including identifying an appropriate institutional structure to support more coordinated and effective data management.
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The ministry is also examining how the proposed commission could strengthen cooperation between agencies and contribute to a more sustainable national data governance framework.
Effective data governance is considered an important foundation for building a trusted digital ecosystem, particularly as Malaysia expands the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across various sectors.
The initiative also supports Malaysia’s aspiration to become an AI Nation by 2030, with stronger data management and governance expected to play a role in supporting the country’s digital transformation agenda.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Digital, the ongoing study reflects the ministry’s efforts to evaluate institutional and regulatory approaches to strengthening national data governance – The Capital Post
