The survey found that only 53% of Government workers regularly use the Internet compared to 80% of workers in the private sector.
The survey also found that 61% of Government workers think the Internet can improve their productivity. This is in contrast with the average 72.5% of the private sector who said yes.
"With the availability of SelNet, Government agencies and departments will be able to operate seamlessly with one another, and this will enhance operational efficiency and productivity. For the people, this will mean easy and convenient access to Government services as they will be able do things like paying assessment fees online," said Selangor Menteri Besar's political secretary Datuk Dr Karim Mansor.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora also viewed Malaysia as a model country which had successfully managed people of different races and religions.
City Hall Information and Communications Technology Department director Mohammad Em-bong said the local authority would keep on introducing the latest digital services to benefit the public.
“E-governance is a big word and people expect a more convenient way of doing things via the Internet and other online processes,” he said in Shanghai, China, on March 29.
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Surprisingly, the answer is just one.
The only website you need to remember to access a host of government websites and obtain information ranging from payment to complaints, applications, search and services, among others to answer hundreds of your queries is www.gov.my.
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