MALAYSIA
Malaysia’s Public Servants have been told that the era when they must blindly follow the orders of the Government is over.
The message came from new Chief Secretary to the Government, Ismail Bakar (pictured) who said that the challengers of a borderless world meant that every Public Servant should be a leader who could think creatively and critically and not merely be a follower.
“All these new approaches are unlikely to be implemented if we are still swayed by old dreams,” Dr Ismail said.
“In this limited time, Civil Servants must act quickly in discharging their duties based on clean, efficient and trustworthy principles.”
He said the power separation between the executive, legislative and judiciary that should ensure the integrity of the Public Service was undisputed.
“The people are stepping into a new Malaysian era, and the Public Service must also be determined to move forward in providing the best service to the nation and people,” the Chief Secretary said.
“Lately the image of the Civil Service has been somewhat dented as a result of integrity and governance issues.”
Dr Ismail said the PS, which served as the implementing institution, should be in the forefront in assisting the people.
“The gap between the Civil Service and the people needs to be closed so that a sense of ownership can be imbued at all levels of society,” he said.
“Emphasis must also be given in terms of cost management that is more efficient and effective to ensure public funds are not wasted.”
Kuala Lumpur, 7 September, 2018
