Be neutral when carrying out duties, government staff told
Published on: Thu, Jul 03, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji urged all department heads to demonstrate strong commitment in carrying out their responsibilities. Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor hoped civil servants will continue to uphold the principles of professionalism, neutrality and integrity in carrying out their duties during this election year. 'We are facing the State Elections this year. As the backbone of the State Government administration, civil servants must ensure that all administrative affairs and service delivery to the people are not disrupted and continue to run smoothly as usual. 'The efficiency and transparency of civil servants in facing this challenging period will reflect our commitment to continue supporting the democratic system and stability of the state administration,' he said after the post-Cabinet meeting at Menara Kinabalu, Wednesday. Hajiji urged all department heads to demonstrate strong commitment in carrying out their responsibilities. They must carry out their duties with greater efficiency and accuracy, as well as monitor projects more effectively, to ensure all approved projects are completed within schedule. 'This is crucial to avoid having to deal with delays in execution, wastage of resources and jeopardising reputation and public trust in the capabilities of the Government's administrative machinery,' he said. He reminded them to be always responsive, proactive and to practise good governance in carrying out their duties in order to provide the best services to the people. 'Civil servants must carry out their responsibilities with trust, transparency and a strong sense of accountability. They must avoid conflicts of interest so that the State Government's goals and objectives can be successfully achieved. 'The interest of the Government is always more important than personal interest,' he said. Hajiji also reminded civil servants to always uphold personal integrity and make it a core value in their character. 'Without high personal integrity the consequences to the image of the public and the entire State Government institution would be severe,' he said. Meanwhile, Hajiji said four bills would be tabled during the two-day State Assembly sitting, beginning Monday. The Chief Minister's Department will table two bills: the Forestry Bill (Amendment 2025) and the Climate and Carbon Governance 2025 Bill. The other two would be tabled by the Finance Ministry - the State Sales Tax Bill (Amendment 2025) and the Supplementary Supply Bill 2025. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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