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Background
The Department of Statistics, Malaysia was established in 1949 under the Statistics Ordinance 1949 and was then known as Bureau of Statistics. The statistics produced then was limited to external trade and estate agriculture.

In 1965, the name of Bureau of Statistics was changed to the Department of Statistics, Malaysia and was operating under the provisions of Statistics Act 1965. The Department's functions and role had expanded whereby the data/information collected included the economy and social areas.

The Department of Statistics Malaysia is a premier government agency under the Prime Minister's Office entrusted with the responsibility to collect, interpret and disseminate latest and real time statistics in the monitoring of national economic performance and social development.

The Department's headquarters is located in the Federal Government Administrative Center, Putrajaya and has state offices in every state. Operational offices were set up in several states to further strengthen the data collection activities.

Role
To increase and broaden its role as the premier agency in the field of statistics towards establishing a quality, user-oriented and timely information system for the formulation of policies for national development planning and administration.

Function of Department
Under the "Statistics Act 1965 (Revised 1989)", the main functions of the department are:
  • To collect and interpret statistics for the purpose of formulation or implementation of government policies in whatever fields as needed by the government or for fulfilling the requirements of trade, commerce, industry, agriculture or others
  • To disseminate statistics which have been collected or interpretation based on statistics collected, not only to government agencies but also to authorities or persons where the information is useful to them
Vision
To Become A Leading Statistical Organisation Internationally by 2020

Mission
Producer of National Statistics of integrity and reliability for national planning and development through:
  • Adoption of best practices and methodologies
  • Continuous research and statistical analysis
  • Use of the best technology; and
  • Competent and innovative human capital

Objectives
  • To improve and strengthen statistical services and delivery system;
  • To be highly responsive to customer needs in a dynamic and challenging environment;
  • To have strong research and analytical capabilities;
  • To ensure maximum use of superior technology and statistical methodology;
  • To inculcate a culture of innovation in producing and delivering statistical products and services;
  • To have competent workforce with high level of professionalism; and
  • To broaden the use of statistics among users.

Core Values

In realising the DOSM's vision, mission and objectives, all members of DOSM should comprehend and observe the core values as follows:

(i)   Customers' Satisfaction

 
Provide friendly and professional services to the users. Be responsive to customer needs in a dynamic environment.

(ii)  Professionalism

 
Embrace professionalism in carrying out duties with high commitment, responsibility and persistent as well as wisdom, creative, innovative, competitive, proactive and perform based on the best statistical practices.

(iii) Competent

 
Emphasise on competency towards enhancing knowledge and skills to achieve the best quality, acquire various skills to perform multi-tasks, attentive to current changes, be disciplined, spiritual and dedicated to work and continuous learning.

(iv) Integrity and accountability

 
To perform duties with high integrity, sincerity and honesty according to the regulations and work procedures without personal interest, ensure the confidentiality of respondent's individual information and be responsible.

(v)  Esprit de corps

 
Working towards realising the vision, mission and objectives of the Department with the involvement of all the staff as a team.

(vi) Good conduct and Credibility

 
Observe good values such as being just and fair, tolerance, friendly, patience, firm and consistent in decision making, adaptable to all situations, able to listen to comments and criticisms and always have good personalities and courteous.
 
Client's Charter

Policy on Quality

The Department of Statistics Malaysia is committed to provide data and statistical services which are user oriented, timely and of quality. This is to be achieved by the use of up-to-date and relevant statistical techniques and technology and by continuously improving the knowledge and skill of the Department's staff at various levels.


Department Of Statistics Malaysia Logo Description

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Generally, the logo signifies the department's direction to become a leading statistical organisation internationally.

  • Round – reflects the unity of the staff of the department in achieving vision and mission.
  • White grid line - signifies a global network of mutual cooperation.
  • Arrow - signifies rapid development of the department since its inception. It also reflects the increasing role of the department and quality of data in tandem with user demand.
  • Red colour – reflects the firmness of the department in safeguarding the confidentiality of respondents' information.
  • Orange colour - Energetic, enthusiastic in carrying out duties. Courageous to face challenges to be at par with other Statistics Agencies in the world

 

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