Vision, Mission, Objective, Function

Vision

To continuously make available and accessible current and accurate geospatial data that promotes a sustainable living environment, economic growth and social progress for all Malaysians. 

Mission

To facilitate, coordinate and manage geospatial data infrastructure through the development of policies, standards, research and development and skilled humen resources by providing customer-focused, cost effective and timely delivery of geospatial data.

Objective

 To assist sharing of geospatial information between agencies by providing the latest state-of-the-art information technology hence allowing the dissemination of current and accurate information.

To prevent redundancies of effort in collecting, processing, maintaining, preparing and distributing of geospatial information among related agencies.

Function

• An advisor to the Government of Malaysia in the formulation and implementation of policies regarding geospatial data
• A coordinating body for the development of geospatial data and information standard for geographic information/geomatics
• To act as the national centre for dissemination of geospatial data
• A technical reference centre for advisory and consulting services with regard to the development and application of geospatial data.
• To develop and coordinate MyGDI Clearinghouse activities
• To plan and develop a GIS human resource development programme
• To conduct various activities in the promotion of MyCDI throughout the country to encourage its utilisation
• To become an R&D centre for GIS
• To represent the public sector in international forum and meetings concerning geospatial data