PM: M'sia becoming great country with transparent governance

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today attributed the government’s significant achievements during his two years in office to the implementation of transparent governance that is free from major scandals.

He said Malaysia is a country governed by the rule of law and all decisions are made based on good governance, in line with the principles of Madani Malaysia which emphasises noble values.

“This country upholds the rule of law, and principles of good governance must guide our decisions... Madani places a strong emphasis on values, so let us not be distracted by other matters,” he said.

As such, he called on civil servants to remain resolute in their mission to enhance the country’s economy and performance, as well as demonstrate their efficiency and dedication.

The prime minister said this at the Prime Minister's Department’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya today. Also present were Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Chief Secretary to the Government Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

Anwar also called on the public service to think of a comprehensive reform approach to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery to the people.

"Do we need to gather, discuss together, evaluate each other's performance, recognise achievements, and generate fresh ideas? Let us think about this together," he said.

Racial, religious issues

Anwar also voiced his concern about the narrow focus on racial and religious issues, urging civil servants to prioritise the well-being of all citizens, regardless of their background.

"Those responsible for managing a region or state should not concern themselves with who is in power or which race is affected. Our duty is to regard every citizen as our collective responsibility and skin colour must not influence our actions.

"If someone falls into the category of hardcore poor, they must be assisted. If they deserve recognition, they should be acknowledged," he said.

Anwar emphasised that constitutional principles, such as the position of the national language, religion, and the special rights of Malays and Bumiputeras, remain the foundation of the country’s policy.

- Bernama

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