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coordinates youth volunteer activities under a single platform, ranging
from helping to repair old damaged bridges in villages to conducting
tuition classes for children of the urban poor.
A country is not considered developed simply because of its high per
capita income. There are countries in this world that enjoyed high per
capita income and yet many are not considered to be developed. Other
factors such as good infrastructure, an educated and well-trained work
force, a large middle-class, good technological and industrial capacities
and above all, people’s happiness, are equally important. However, all
these must be guided by integrity, which is second to none.
Our leaders have on numerous occasions mentioned that in order for
Malaysia to become a developed nation, it must develop a quality
workforce of international standards and promote a culture of innovation
and creativity among the workforce. As we are all aware, the primary
...our leaders also have realised that there is a
need for us to strengthen the public sector by
improving the institutional structure, simplifying
processes and procedures, continuously striving
for productivity, being responsive to the people’s
expectation and creating channels for the people
to give feedback, such as through engagement and
consultative meetings.
function of any public service is to translate a country’s vision into
desirable outcomes. In the case of the Malaysian Public Service, it has
been successful in its efforts to drive national development and nation
building, as well as enhancing and upgrading capacity and capabilities.
The Malaysian Public Sector can no longer afford to provide mediocre
services because the public are demanding a higher standard of
performance. The Prime Minister of Malaysia, The Honourable Dato’
Sri Mohd. Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak has continuously challenged
the civil servants to never be afraid of coming up with new ideas and
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suggestions, as well as to think “out of the box”, especially as the era of
“Government knows best” is over.
In this respect, our leaders also have realised that there is a need for us
to strengthen the public sector by improving the institutional structure,
simplifying processes and procedures, continuously striving for
productivity, being responsive to the people’s expectation and creating
channels for the people to give feedback, such as through engagement
and consultative meetings.
Malaysia’s Vision 2020 aims to go beyond just the attainment of material
wealth and economic advancement. Our leaders have cautioned us
against making economic development as the only goal we wish to attain.
The ultimate aim of the vision is to establish a nation that is united, a
Malaysian society infused by strong moral and ethical values; democratic,
liberal and tolerant; caring; economically just and equitable; progressive
and prosperous.
Our leaders are also aware that the public sector is the most important
instrument in management and administration, as well as in the delivery
of services and national development. That is why our leaders want ethical
practices and integrity to be reflected in all undertakings. The integration,
internalisation and upholding of good moral values, and being free of
corruption and abuse of power, are of utmost importance for us.
Since our independence in 1957, the Malaysian Government has
introduced various programmes aimed at enhancing good moral values
and integrity in the public service. The introduction of the National
Integrity Plan and the establishment of the Malaysia Institute of Integrity
in 2004 is testimony to this aspiration.
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