About Data Science Association


The Persatuan Sains Data (Data Science Association) is the initiative of a group of senior academics and professionals from Malaysia and overseas. They share a common belief that data skills -the ability to extract data, to understand it, to process it, to extract value from it, to visualize it and to communicate it—are essential skills in decision making processes in every area of human endeavour.

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Our Objectives


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Classification and certification of data science professionals. Establish procedures, qualifications and criteria for professional certification of data science practitioners and award such certification to qualified individuals.

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Hold conferences meetings, seminars, roundtables, colloquiums, forums etc. to discuss data science. Promote and encourage the use of data science in and for the development of human capital.

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Design, develop and offer educational and training programmes to educational institutions, data professionals and the public.

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Create a repository for data including Open Data. Publish journals and newsletters.

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Promote the awareness and study of data science in schools and higher educational institutions. Create a Data Science Code of Professional Conduct and to promote ethical practices in data science at all levels.

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ORDINARY

Individuals who have an interest in or are actively engaged in data science or a related field. Ordinary Members must have at least a bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, statistics, actuarial science, mathematics or a discipline or field approved by the Executive Commitee on a case by case basis.

RM 100 or
USD 100

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STUDENTS

Those enrolled in a higher educational institution in a program leading to any qualification in Data Science or other related field or discipline.

RM 10

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ASSOCIATE

Individuals who are not eligible for Ordinary Membership whose membership has been approved by the Executive Commitee.

RM 200 or
USD 200

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CORPORATE

Incorporated bodies, associations or organizations involved in Data Science and interested in the objectives and goals of the Association. Corporate Members are entitled to nominate two representatives to the Association.

RM 1000 or
USD 1000

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Life Members

Ordinary Members of the Association who, instead of paying the annual subscription, elect to pay a commuted sum decided by the Executive Commitee provided that the Ordinary Member applying for life membership has been an Ordinary Member for at least a year.

RM 1000 or USD 1000

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Registration Fee

All new applicants will pay a registration fee as stated below.

RM 50 or USD 50

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