Approval from the JTI or JPICT is mandatory for proposed ICT procurements, development, and project implementations across the Ministry and its under-secretariat agencies, which include:

• • The development, upgrading, expansion, or redevelopment of application systems and portals; 
  • The procurement of hardware, software, licenses, networks, and ICT security equipment; 
  • ICT services such as cloud computing, subscriptions, rentals, maintenance, and managed services; 
  • Data integration and sharing projects between agencies, including the implementation of integrated digital services based on the Whole-of-Government (WoG) concept; 
  • In-house ICT projects utilizing Development Allocations, Operating Allocations, or Public-Private Partnership (PPP) methods; and 
  • Significant changes to previously approved projects, such as alterations in scope, cost, specifications, quantity, or implementation periods.