# Malaysian Government Open Data (data.gov.my)

What Is It

The Malaysian Government Open Data Portal (data.gov.my) is a digital government initiative managed by MAMPU and the Ministry of Economy. It serves as a central hub providing the public, developers, and researchers with free access to non-sensitive government datasets (demographics, economy, transport, and weather) to promote transparency and digital innovation.

Who Is Eligible

  • Open to all members of the public (researchers, developers, students, and businesses).

    • Required Documents

  • None (unrestricted public access; registration is only required to request specific customized datasets).

    • Step-by-Step Procedure

    1. Visit Portal: Go to the official data.gov.my website or the DOSM Open Data portal. 2. Search Datasets: Use the search bar to locate specific topics (e.g. daily gold prices, vehicle registration statistics, rainfall logs). 3. Filter Results: Filter by government ministry, file format (CSV, JSON, XLS), or year. 4. API Integration (For Developers): Access the API documentation tab to integrate real-time government datasets into your applications. 5. Download Data: Click 'Download' to save the file to your computer. 6. Request Datasets: If a dataset is missing, log in to submit a formal request to the portal administrator.

    Cost & Processing Time

  • Cost: Free of charge.
  • Processing Time: Instant downloads for published datasets.

    • Where to Apply

  • Online Portal: [Malaysian Open Data Website](https://www.data.gov.my)
  • Stats Dashboard: [DOSM Open Data Portal](https://open.dosm.gov.my).

    • Important Notes

  • All downloaded datasets are subject to the Malaysian Open Government License, which permits sharing and modification of data for commercial and non-commercial uses provided source attribution is mentioned.