
Twenty-first Session of the Governing Council and Associated Events

1 – 4 December 2025

Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific (SIAP)

Chiba and Tokyo, Japan
DOSM Representatives:

Dr. Kanageswary Ramasamy, Senior Director, Services Statistics Division

Ms. Azizah Ramli, Assistant Director, Malaysia Statistical Training Institute

Highlights:
The programme centred on the SIAP Governing Council session, which reviewed the 2025 achievements and the proposed 2026 work plan, together with a Management Seminar that emphasised leadership development and user engagement in strengthening national statistical systems. Malaysia also delivered a presentation under Country Practices, highlighting leadership strategies for engaging diverse user groups and outlining DOSM’s multi-channel communication approaches, community outreach, statistical literacy initiatives and efforts to strengthen its role as a trusted data partner.
Stay tuned for the next programmes!

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