About MyGDI
Malaysia Geospatial Data Infrastructure (MyGDI) is an initiative by the government to develop a geospatial data infrastructure to enhance the awareness about data availability and improve access to geospatial information. This can be fulfilled by facilitating data sharing among participating agencies. MyGDI, as the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) for Malaysia, is a geospatial data infrastructure that comprises of policies, standards, technology research and development and skilled human resources.
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To provide mechanism/infrastructure to facilitate the utilisation and sharing of geospatial data among agencies and users
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To encourage wider use of geospatial data at the state and national levels
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To stimulate and enhance the awareness about the value of geospatial data and the relevant technology
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To contribute towards strengthening the development of national geospatial data through collaboration
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To collaborate towards the development of national geospatial data
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The access to geospatial data can be carried out online for the purpose of development plans and law enforcement
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The duplication of efforts in the collection and production of geospatial data can be avoided
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The standardisation of the use of policies and standards related to geospatial data
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The increment in level of awareness and utilisation of geospatial data as well as diversification of value-added products
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The realisation of digital transformation and economy
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The expansion of the local geospatial data industry
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The strengthening institutional capacity through human resource development programmes to produce knowledgeable workers (K-Workers)
MyGDI Function
To advise the Malaysian Government in the formulation and implementation of policies related to geospatial data affairs
To act as a coordinating body for the development of geospatial data and geographic/geomatic information standards
To serve as a technical reference centre for advisory services and consultancy related to the development and use of geospatial data
To develop and coordinate MyGDI Clearinghouse activities
To plan and implement human resource development programmes in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
To conduct various activities to promote MyGDI nationwide and encourage its use
To serve as a Research and Development (R&D) centre for GIS
To represent the interests of government agencies in forums and meetings related to geospatial data at the international level