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Borneo Post
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Action will be taken over inaccurate Jalur Gemilang in SPM report, says chief secretary
Shamsul speaks at a Roundtable Session on the National Good Governance Agenda. — Bernama photo SEPANG (April 25): Appropriate action will be taken over the error in the display of the Jalur Gemilang in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Examination Results Analysis Report, which was distributed yesterday, once the full report on the matter is received. Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said that Ministry of Education (MoE) secretary-general Datuk Dr Aminuddin Hassim has been instructed to prepare a comprehensive report on the incident. 'When we design the flag, it must be done correctly and with a full understanding of its essence. Issues arise when we attempt it without truly grasping the spirit it represents,' he told reporters during a roundtable session on the national good governance agenda, here. Also present at the session were Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki and Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai. Shamsul Azri stressed that the design of the national flag should be crafted manually and reflect a deep personal understanding, rather than relying entirely on artificial intelligence (AI) technology. 'Why use AI? It is our national flag, make it yourself. Even when using AI, the results can be inaccurate. Sometimes the stripes appear wider in the middle, and that's just not right. Love our flag, love our country,' he said. He emphasised that any design involving national symbols must be handled with greater care. 'Anything we produce for public release, especially for media use, must go through a thorough review. Mistakes like these should never happen,' he said. He added that, while there are official guidelines for the use of the Jalur Gemilang, a lack of awareness or complacency often leads to such errors. Earlier, the MOE was reported to be conducting a detailed investigation into the error, involving the display of the Jalur Gemilang in the SPM Examination Results Analysis Report. Following this, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that there will be no double standards in the matter involving the incomplete or inaccurate display of the national flag, and that investigations will be carried out against all parties involved. Anwar also stressed that all material involving national symbols or the sensitivities of the people must not rely solely on AI, but instead be subjected to thorough human inspection. — Bernama
The Star
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Q1 performance report for 27 sec-gen to be presented in early May
SEPANG: Chief Secretary to the Malaysian Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar ( pic ) expects the first quarter (Q1) performance report for 27 secretaries-general to be presented to him in early May this year as part of efforts to institutionalise a more dynamic and data-driven public service monitoring system. He said the reports mark a critical milestone in fully implementing the Demerit Performance Evaluation (Deep), a strategic control mechanism designed to elevate accountability and governance standards across the civil service. "Deep goes beyond traditional annual assessments. It provides a fairer and more flexible system through continuous performance monitoring on a monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual basis," he said in his speech at the Round Table Session with the Chief Secretary to the Government on the National Good Governance Agenda here on Thursday (April 24). Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban and Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, along with senior public service leaders, policy planners and governance experts also attended today's event, where the strategic direction of the national good governance agenda was discussed. Shamsul Azri said Deep introduces a "remerit" element that not only penalises underperformance but also rewards positive improvements and consistent compliance with governance benchmarks. The mechanism, which supports the Public Service Reform Agenda (Arpa), is structured around two core components - demerit and remerit - assessed through three performance dimensions: Generic (75%), Functional (15%), and Survey (10%). The Generic Dimension includes seven key indicators such as operating and development expenditure efficiency, pre-implementation project status, delayed projects, and misconduct reporting, while the Functional Dimension reviews three high-impact programmes from each ministry, and the Survey Dimension is based on internal staff feedback. Shamsul Azri said a pilot programme involving 13 secretaries-general was conducted in 2024, with full roll-out across ministries starting January this year, while engagement sessions with ministry officers were held in the first quarter to coordinate the implementation phase. "Deep has proven to be an enabler under Arpa. It covers financial management, integrity, leadership, and programme effectiveness, serving as a push factor towards a more transparent and outcome-based public service," he stressed. He also highlighted several other key Arpa initiatives that reflect the government's commitment to good governance, including the Public Administration Efficiency Commitment Act, the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), and the Public-Private Partnership Master Plan 2030. "These initiatives are not just slogans. They are structural reforms that will define how our public service operates and performs for years to come," he said. – Bernama
