Rakyat confident Padu initiative can help those in need

KUALA LUMPUR - The government's initiative to launch the Central Database Hub (Padu) starting today has garnered various reactions from the public.

A survey by Sinar in the Klang Valley found that on average, the public believed that this step could provide benefits and assistance to the people, including those in need.

Hotel worker Fariz Abu Bakar, 41, said he hoped it will undoubtedly benefit the people but needed to be explained in more detail to the public.

"In terms of helping those who really need it, I feel this initiative has many benefits, but we don't know much about the system yet," he said.

Meanwhile, trader Abdul Ghani Mohd Noor said that the procedure for filling out the Padu system also needed to be simplified and simple for the public.

"The goal of the Padu initiative is good, but the implementation and targeting of the groups need to be refined.

"Just use the MyKad; information can be checked through that.

"It means only Malaysians are eligible to receive it; there is no need for various registration procedures.

"The system doesn't need to be too complicated; simplify the original targeted groups that need assistance and they will receive all the government's aid," he said.

Meanwhile, waiter Muhammad Firqi Yusof, 19, said the initiative could also ease many parties from various age groups.

"The government's effort is indeed beneficial because its goal is to help those in need.

"Of course, I will register if encouraged, especially for groups like ours," he said.

A private sector employee, Mohamad Zarif Mohd Zamri, 30, said the implementation of the initiative was also seen as an advantage in ensuring that all forms of assistance can be delivered accurately.

Zarif, who hailed from Kota Bharu, Kelantan, said that to ensure its efficiency, the mechanism of the system needed to be constantly monitored and improved over time.

"If the system aims to help those in need, I will definitely register.

"From my initial understanding, this Padu system is perfect because it can facilitate the government in ensuring that aid recipients are accurately distributed without mistakes in the future," he explained.

However, private sector employee Adriana Ambrose, 36, said there was little information known about the Padu system so far, causing many to wait for further explanations from the government.

"I will wait for complete information and feedback from others who have registered first, considering that information about Padu is still unclear.

"For example, the 39 pieces of information that need updating," she said.