KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) is calling on all civil servants to promptly register with the Central Database Hub (Padu) system.
Its president, Datuk Dr Adnan Mat, said that the compilation of civil servants' data via Padu is instrumental, allowing the government to access the group's financial capabilities while justifying the proposed salary raise advocated by Cuepacs.
He said civil servants need to set an example for the community in ensuring the success of the Padu programme.
"It is understood that the current number of new Padu registrations has just surpassed 1 million a few days ago. Civil servants should take the lead in responding to the government's call to register for Padu.
"We currently have approximately 1.7 million civil servants, and if each one takes responsibility to register early, we are confident that the number of Padu registrations will significantly increase," he added.
Meanwhile, he also called for the public not to spread misconceptions about the Padu system, especially regarding its security aspects.
"All parties should be confident that the system, entirely developed by the team from the Economy Ministry, Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (Mampu), and the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM), is secure, with a dedicated focus on prioritising the security and privacy of data," he said.
He added that Padu is committed to data security and privacy, in line with the recommendations of the Chief Government Security Officer of Malaysia (CGSO), particularly in information storage.
"The government's meticulous attention in safeguarding user or citizen data reflects its unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of trust and data protection at the federal level," he said.
