Sektor Informal & Industri Mikro (SIIM)/ Informal Sector & Micro Industry

The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) is leading the development of a comprehensive database for the informal sector and micro industries (SIIM) to collect and manage data on informal sector individuals and businesses. The objective is to create a unified database with detailed information on informal sector and micro industry participants, including name, ID number, address, business activity, and license dates. The system will be updated continuously and provide a comprehensive source of information for stakeholders, policymakers, and targeted groups.

Website: GoTrace SIIM Apps 2.0
Dashboard Reporting: Real-time GIS Mapping
Monitoring: GoTrace Monitoring (telegram)

My Roles:

• Data Collection and Survey: Responsible for gathering data from various sources, including administrative data, surveys, and social media. This role involves data cleaning, validation, and standardization.
• Data Integration and Database Development: In charge of integrating data from different sources, building the database, and ensuring data consistency and quality.
• System and in-house Mobile App Development: Develop a system and mobile apps for the SIIM database, including features like GoTrace SIIM for field data collection.

Timeline:

• 2020-2021: Data collection, standardization, and database development.
• 2021-2022: Mobile app development, system integration, and testing.
• 2022-2023: Pilot testing, system launch, and data analysis.
• 2024 (current) : Expanding approach to state level with multiple agencies