Kuala Lumpur: A total of 7,409 units of documents from various government departments and agencies have been classified as ‘Klasifikasi Fail Fungsian’ and integrated into the National Archives of Malaysia’s Electronic Records Management System (ERMS) this year. National Archives director-general Datuk Jaafar Sidek Abdul Rahman emphasized that this initiative aims to enhance the department’s records management system, aligning it with principles of efficiency, accountability, and transparency in public service delivery.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Jaafar highlighted the importance of the classified records as a continuous reference for government agencies and departments. He made these remarks during the signing ceremony of the Functional Record Disposal Schedule of the Perak Syariah Judiciary Department. The event was officiated by the Perak State Secretary Datuk Ahmad Suaidi Abdul Rahim.

Furthermore, Perak Syariah Judiciary Department deputy chief syariah prosecutor Azman Saad disclosed that 436 functional documents have been entered into the ERMS, with certification from the National Archives. He noted that the department has fully embraced the Digital Document Management System (DDMS) to systematically and orderly record all letters and documents, effectively adapting to the digital environment.