PM WANTS CIVIL SERVICE TO BE FULLY PROFESSIONAL

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Najib Razak wants the public
sector in the country to become a fully professional service without political
inclination.

He said this would enable civil servants to support and translate the
aspirations of the government chosen by the people.

"This is a noble principle if we were to be successful all the time.
"Regardless of our personal opinion, we must strongly uphold a totally
professional public service," he said in his speech at the Public Services
Commission (PSC) dinner, here Monday night. lex and facing competition
from countries which were formerly closed but were now adopting a more open
attitude.

At the same time, he wanted officers to be more bold in making decisions and
discharge their responsibilities quickly without sacrificing service quality.

"Quick does not mean hasty but swiftly and correctly. I have heard in the
past that if the public wanted something immediately, our response was to say
no.

"If they want, let them make an appeal, but now, this method is no longer
suitable because the people have higher aspirations, they want the government to
give feedback," he said.
-- BERNAMA


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