'Do not force Padu registration'

It's tedious and there are fears about personal data safety, says MP THE people should not be coerced to register under the Central Database Hub (Padu), says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Jeck Seng (pic). "As of Feb 15 this year, it was reported that only 3.43 million or 10% of the population had updated their latest information on the Padu portal. "This is a very low number given that only a month is left to do so. "What is worrying is that the Economy Minister had previously stated that there is a possible risk of Malaysians losing out on getting targeted subsidies if they do not update their data. "I view this as illogical as it seems as though the rakyat are being forced or threatened to register with Padu," Wee (BN-Tanjung Piai) said when debating the motion of thanks on the royal address in Parliament yesterday. He also said to achieve 100% online registration rate under Padu may be diff...