Public service reform needs political conviction
Published On: 01.10.24 By: The Star
WE support Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s remarks that reform in the civil service should take place immediately as there is still room for improvement.
It was mentioned that there were several areas which reforms had not reached satisfactory levels. There were also reports by department or agency heads about negligence and sluggishness among officials.
Several other areas, which need to be looked into included some departments and agencies besides the overlapping of positions among officials.
The effectiveness and efficiency of the public sector (administration) is vital in executing public policies.
It would support the business sector, facilitate both domestic and foreign investors as well as ensure the timely implementation of development projects and programmes.
The imperative of public administration is the achievement of speed, efficiency and better coordination in the delivery of services at all levels – federal, state and local authorities.
An efficient civil service and administrative system, good governance, sound and disciplined financial management, fair collection of taxes, as well as transparent operations that are relatively free of corruption, are conditions needed to deliver good public services.
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