Local developers of mobile applications can leverage open public transport data to help commuters plan their journeys more efficiently, transport minister Anthony Loke has said, reported Bernama.
The ministry of transport had adopted an open data policy several years ago, which allowed interested parties to access information for the development of public transport applications, Loke said.
“Public transport data has been made available for several years, and it can be accessed by anyone interested in developing applications,” the transport minister said, responding to a question regarding the transport ministry’s support for the development of a local application ecosystem.
The ministry of transport encouraged the development of local applications that could make public transport more convenient for the public, said the transport minister.
“Data under the ministry’s purview mainly relates to public transport, while road-related data involves other agencies, including the works ministry and the public works department. Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) has made various datasets available to the public, covering daily passenger numbers, train frequency and service schedules,” he said.
On Wednesday, Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the Malaysian government has banned all civil servants from using the Waze navigation app for its ties to Israel.
The decision was made taking into account the position of Waze Mobile Ltd, the controller of the app’s user data, which it says is incorporated and operates under Israeli law.
Yesterday, the Malaysian government said that it is not imposing a blanket ban on Waze as it seeks to strike a balance between national security and personal freedoms. However, civil servants who defy the immediate ban on Waze could face disciplinary action.
anything made in malaysia will be another flop same like proton.
Yang Tuju tu beli harga berapa?
Open data lah this Blockchain technology so safe la touted by MySejahtera back then but actually developed by Singapore yummy indeed.
And yet Waze is not allowed. Apa cerita ni Loke?
waze was banned by Prime minister department, nothing to do with Loke
Loke not part of Gomen ka? Apa kebodohan logik ni!?
in that case, 1.5 million civil servants should take the collective blame for this decision because according to your logic they are all also “part of gomen” .
Why cant make own car but need to rebatch. Also got risk
Why would software developers taking advice from people that have no software developing knowledge?
Good move,
Transparent Data of Nation Progress.
Singapore keeps its data clean and open, which is a huge win for everyone. By using Transparent Data of Nation Progress, the country stops the manipulation of data and corruption before it even starts. This builds deep trust and helps the nation grow honestly..
tahun 1511 dulu elok je orang hidup tak perlu pun GPS. Gen stroberi…
Malaysians have been using Waze for so many years. If they want to take our data, do you think it is too late? Anwar, ….. ada tak? If they want to take our data, they can just hack into our security system! Susah payah pilih seorang ……jadi pm.
haze tak settle, ini waze pulak…tak faham betul org duduk kat dewan tuh! tak payah bagi apa apa bs excuses, all your data via ios/android is US controlled/spied.
berapa juta itu punyer company data develop tuju app tuh huh? ini yg mungkin paling penting, jgn kabur kabur org dgn alasan data ini itu
Talk is cheap. Using open data this and that. In the end half baked product plus getting spied. Next time dont simply ban if you dont have viable alternative