While we boast of digital transformation in governance, our citizens remain ensnared by an antiquated bureaucratic framework that defies our claim. Despite substantial investments in digital infrastructure, including national flagship programmes and dedicated GovTech organisations equivalent to ministerial status, hybrid systems—mandating both physical and digital documentation—persist, undermining efficiency and accessibility.
The banking sector exemplifies this systemic inefficiency with particularly troubling implications. Customers must submit physi...
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