13MP: Govt To Focus On Enhancing Public Sector Integrity, Reform
According to the 13MP document (2026–2030) released by the Ministry of Economy today, the performance monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for all ministries will be improved through the introduction of specific key performance indicators aligned with selected macro-economic indicators.
'To support this initiative, a mechanism will be developed to allow direct performance reporting by ministries to the Prime Minister, while a national results dashboard accessible to the public will also be introduced,' the document states.
In addition to integrity and accountability, the other three key government strategies are legal and institutional reform, speeding up the rationalisation of functions and roles of ministries and agencies, and enhancing human resource development in the public sector.
For the second strategy, the document highlights that legal and institutional reform will include efforts to accelerate the separation of powers between the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor.
"Efforts will also be made to harmonise various laws and regulations to improve government service delivery at all levels. Focus will be given to reviewing legislation to ensure harmonisation of jurisdiction between the Syariah and Civil Courts.
"A study will also be conducted to assess the need for enacting a remuneration act for Syariah judges and the establishment of a special judicial appointment commission for Syariah courts to elevate their stature and independence,' the document states.
In addition, the Town and Country Planning Act 1976 (Act 172) will be extended to Sabah and Sarawak to harmonise national spatial planning, including physical, social, economic and environmental sustainability development.
The third strategy involves the rationalisation of the functions of government ministries and agencies to reduce duplication and resource wastage, including expanding the consolidation of Malaysia's overseas missions and agency representative offices.
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