PUTRAJAYA: There is no need to postpone the implementation of the system, as suggested by former Bangi member of parliament, Dr Ong Kian Ming, said Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil.
Fahmi, who is also the unity government spokesperson, said issues related to the implementation of the Central Database Hub (Padu) have been swiftly addressed and the database has been running smoothly since its launch yesterday.
"The Cabinet did not decide on such a postponement because, at this time, we find that the system is running smoothly.
"The issues have been successfully resolved in a very short time, and continuous monitoring of safety aspects is ongoing," he said during a press conference here today.
Earlier, Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI)'s former deputy minister Dr Ong Kian Ming said the registration for Padu should be temporarily suspended until security flaws are addressed, as it currently lacks the robustness for its intended objective.
Ong said those currently receiving government aid like Bantuan Tunai Rahmah (BTR) may provide inaccurate information in Padu.