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Transformation Programme (ETP), the Political Transformation Programme Beyond the transformation that we undertake at the national level, we
(PTP) and the Social Transformation Programme (STP). The GTP, for in the Malaysian Public Sector also seek to develop mutually beneficial
example, is enhanced through implementation of various initiatives, co-operation with our counterparts in other countries, including with the
including the National Blue Ocean Strategy (NBOS). Singapore Civil Service, especially in the sharing experiences and best
practices.
This transformation calls for us to be innovative in our thinking and
in optimising Government resources by serving the underserved and I am therefore pleased that we have chosen an appropriate theme for
unserved; cutting across mental, administrative and structural silos; this 5th Joint Seminar for the Malaysia-Singapore Public Sector Leaders,
and maximising impact while at the same time minimising cost. This that is, “Public Service Transformation”. We can look forward to two
transformation will create a more dynamic and responsive public service presentations by our colleagues on the topics related to this theme. I
sector, centred on excellence, and ready to meet new challenges. personally look forward to moderating with Honourable Tan Sri Peter
Ong in the ensuing Dialogue Session.
As part of this transformation, I often like to remind that we, the civil
servants and public institutions, are also part of the citizenry, as are Before I conclude, let me once again reiterate that the Civil Services of
our parents, siblings, children and friends. It is with this in mind that Malaysia and Singapore have contributed tremendously to bringing
I introduced the concept of Merakyatkan Perkhidmatan Awam in June about stability and progress to our respective countries, and no less to the
2012, which loosely translated means “Humanising the Public Service”. excellent bilateral relations that we have. Let us all take advantage of this
This concept reminds us that firstly, we are public officials who provide platform of ours – the Joint Seminar and Public Service Games for Public
services to the people, and secondly, we are also members of the citizenry, Sector Leaders – to nurture and strengthen our networking, engagement
who receive services from our fellow colleagues in the civil service. and co-operation.

With that, I wish you all a fruitful Seminar this morning, and an enjoyable
session of golf and bowling this afternoon. To our friends from Singapore,
I wish you a memorable stay in Putrajaya.

Welcoming Ceremony of the 5th Joint Seminar and 36th Malaysia-Singapore Public Service Games for Malaysia and
Singapore Public Sector Leaders 2013. 9 November 2013, Putrajaya.

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