KUCHING, March 25 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof reiterated today the Federal Government’s respect for Sarawak’s decision to delay registration for the Central Database Hub (Padu). Speaking at the Jamaie breaking of fast event at the Al-Ghazali mosque, Fadillah, also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, emphasized the importance of understanding the reasons behind Sarawak’s move to halt Padu registration.
While addressing reporters, Fadillah disclosed that Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli would lead discussions next week with Sarawak officials to explore matters concerning the Padu registration exercise. With over 7.36 million Malaysians, representing 35 per cent of the nation’s population, having updated their information in the Padu system since its January 2 launch, Fadillah highlighted Sarawak’s significant contribution to the Padu initiative. Additionally, as Petra Jaya MP, Fadillah distributed ‘duit raya’ to 120 individuals, including orphans and tahfiz students, reaffirming the government’s unwavering commitment to community welfare.
