Function
- An advisor to the Government of Malaysia in the formulation and implementation of policies regarding geospatial data
- A coordinating body for the development of geospatial data and standards for geographic information/geomatics
- To act as the national centre for dissemination of geospatial data
- A technical reference centre for advisory and consulting services with regard to the development and application of geospatial data.
- To develop and coordinate MyGDI Clearinghouse activities
- To plan and develop a GIS human resource development programme
- To conduct activities to promote MyGDI throughout the country to encourage its utilisati
- To become an R&D centre for GIS
- To represent the public sector in international forums and meetings concerning geospatial data.
