Hundreds of people attended the Government Transformation Programme (GTP) Open Day to view firsthand the efforts to revamp the government delivery system.

NONE Most people interviewed reacted positively to the many proposals and ideas outlined at booths explaining six much touted National Key Result Areas (NKRA), but there was also a fair share of skeptics.

One young lady who prefers not to be named felt that the event was a good effort by the government. She thought it promising that the government was not only inviting participation from the rakyat but being more transparent by disclosing civil service statistics.

Yet ultimately, it is about results, she said. While the people are happy to see the government taking a step forward, they want to see the ‘fancy plans' materialise.

Other than exhibition booths, there were also lectures from government representatives on the NKRA.

Organised by the Performance Management and Delivery Unit (Pemandu) which is headed by Ministers in the Prime Minister's Department Dr Koh Tsu Koon and Idris Jala, the event was held at the Sunway Convention Centre, Petaling Jaya.

Below are excerpts of interviews with members of the public:

Arhnue Tan, banker

This is a good initiative. And I feel more confident in the government because they are making everything public so we can hold the government accountable.

Bringing in Idris Jala from the private sector will increase people's confidence in the government. But ultimately it is all about results.

Elene Kee, consultant

NONE First of all, it looks like they have used a lot of resources to impress us. Also, I feel that there is too much information in the booths. It is better for them to communicate to us the main gist of their actions so it will be easier for us to remember and digest.

However, I do think that the speech by Idris Jala was very impressive. He seems to be very passionate and honest about enforcing these changes.

On one hand, you (the government) have got all these great ideas but you have to look at your credibility with the people. So I believe that the public will take this GTP with a pinch of salt.

With the controversial deaths of Teoh Beng Hock and S Kugan, and no action taken against the police and MACC... they (the government) have a lot of prove.

In the end, if they really mean business they should sack at least half the cabinet and half of the civil servants. Transformation cannot happen when you have the same people doing the same job.

Laletha Linda, nurse

I was here since 9 am and just attended the first session of talk which was on how to reduce crime rates. However, I was not too satisfied with the presentation because it was not wholesome enough.

I do think that this is a good effort from the government to give the public our right to voice out our feedback, although evidently, a lot of work still needs to be done.

Most importantly, I want to see these plans materialise in the near future. I do not want to wait until 2020 to have a better government.

Logeswary Supramaniam, nurse

NONE I believe that this is the first time the government is conducting such exhibitions to give the public an avenue to voice out our opinion. I definitely think that this is a very good exercise.

I went for one presentation and I feel that they should have had people who are more capable and able to address the public's dilemma honestly.

Therefore, if any questions are raised, they should be able to tackle them and be ready to give us good answers. And they should know that they cannot fool us as the public knows best what our problems are.

Puteri Mas Lia Seri Dewi, president of D'murni Kasih Corporation

I am here to see what the government can do for the single mothers. Our organisation consists of a group of single mothers, widows, spinsters and orphans who are working together to empower each other in small businesses.

I have submitted my application to the government to support us, but so far I have not heard from them. Therefore I am here to voice out my opinions and see if I can send my message across.

I hope that there are more programmes from the government to empower us single mothers.

Vasantha Kandiah, pensioner

I am interested in how the government will look into data management and how they will improve the system.

This is because I came from a statistical background and I understand the importance to start, maintain and sustain a system.

I must say that I am quite impressed by their presentation and there are a lot of smiling exhibitors to answer my queries.