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Accessing Our Data

The Malaysia Population Research Hub (MPRH) provides access to selected population, family and social development datasets for research, policy analysis and knowledge-sharing purposes.

Researchers, government agencies, academic institutions and eligible organisations may submit a data request through this platform. All applications will be reviewed to ensure that the intended use of data is appropriate, ethical and aligned with applicable data governance, privacy and confidentiality requirements.

Access to MPRH datasets is subject to approval by the relevant authority. Applicants are required to provide sufficient information on the purpose of the request, research scope, methodology and data protection measures before access can be considered.

Requirements Before Applying

Before submitting your application, please ensure that you have the necessary supporting documents and information. This will help us process your request more efficiently and assess the suitability of the application.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare the following:

Research proposal
A brief proposal outlining the research title, objectives, scope, methodology, expected outputs and relevance of the requested data.

Ethics approval, if applicable
Ethics approval from the relevant institutional ethics committee may be required, especially for research involving sensitive topics or human subjects.

Institutional endorsement
An official endorsement or support letter from your institution, organisation or agency to verify the purpose and legitimacy of the request.

Data protection planA clear explanation of how the data will be stored, managed, protected and used responsibly throughout the research or analysis process.

before access can be considered.

Request Data Access

To request access to selected MPRH datasets, please complete the Data Services Request form and provide all required information. Incomplete applications may require further clarification and may take longer to process.

All approved users are expected to comply with data usage terms, confidentiality requirements and any conditions set by MPRH or LPPKN. Data obtained through this request shall only be used for the approved purpose and shall not be shared, transferred or published in a manner that may compromise privacy or confidentiality.

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