This paper is formulated to present the result of an investigation of the electronic record readiness among Malaysian public sectors. The issues of readiness are critically highlighted by the scholars. Part of the issues highlighted are on the aspect of changes in technology and awareness. As to ensure the entire issues of electronic records readiness are completely addressed, the details aspect of readiness required further investigation. This is where the data collection activities applied by conducting an interview session with ten (10) respondents, where five (5) of them are the records manager and the other five (5) are the Information Technology (IT) staff. Based on the results of the interview, it shows that electronic records readiness is facing six (6) issues, namely the lack of e-record management policies, standards, and guidelines; limited skills in e-record management; inadequate ICT infrastructures and tools; low internet connectivity; lack of human resource capacity; and low public awareness. Through this justification, it has shown that public agencies are still not ready to fully implement the electronic records management concept in their entire business transaction activities.
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