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Barnama
24-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Application Process For Affordable Homes, Land Matters In Johor Easier Now
JOHOR BAHRU, May 24 (Bernama) -- The application process for affordable houses and land matters in Johor will now be far easier and more efficient following the implementation of the Bureaucratic Red-Tape Reform (RKB) under the initiative of the MADANI Government. The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) said in a statement today that the improvement will benefit the people and the business community, in line with the government's commitment to raise the public service efficiency level. It added that applications for Johor's affordable houses currently require five documents compared to 17 previously, whereby all these documents can also be submitted digitally, without the need for a hard copy and being physically present at the government office. "Not only can the public save time and energy but the government can also save RM15.3 million in operational expenses annually. "This is a direct reflection of increased public sector productivity which provides actual benefits to the people,' it added. For the property and investment sectors, the MPC said that the Serah Balik Kurnia Semula (SBKS) process period has now been shortened to just three-and-a-half months compared to 17 months previously, thus leading to an estimated compliance cost savings of RM290 million a year. "More importantly, investments can be approved faster, development projects can start earlier and the level of trust towards the government's service delivery system will rise,' it added. In conjunction with the 2025 MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) held at the Toppen Shopping Centre here, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar was present to present the certificates of appreciation to the Johor Housing Development Corporation (PKPJ) and Johor Land Administration on their success in implementing the improvement. "When we prioritise the people and facilitate business dealings, we will find ways to speed up the processes, save costs and improve productivity. This is clear proof that the level of efficiency in public service can always be improved,' Shamsul Azri said in the same statement.
The Star
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Mineral licence approval now takes one week instead of 61 days, says ministry
PUTRAJAYA: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES), through the National Minerals and Geoscience Department (JMG), has successfully reduced the approval time for the Mineral Licence (Without Storage Premises) from 61 days to just seven days under its Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) project. According to NRES, the reform is expected to lower compliance costs for mineral trading companies by up to 20 per cent, boosting both domestic and international trade and generating an estimated RM1.3mil in annual revenue for the government. "This initiative reflects NRES' ongoing commitment to streamlining industry operations and enhancing the efficiency of public service delivery,' the ministry said in a statement on Friday (May 16). In recognition of this achievement, JMG received a Certificate of Appreciation presented by Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, to NRES secretary-general, Datuk Dr Ching Thoo a/l Kim, on April 10. The RKB project is part of the Special Task Force on Agency Reform (STAR), chaired by the Chief Secretary, and aims to expedite regulatory processes while reducing compliance costs for businesses and the public. This move also supports the Public Service Reform Agenda 2024-2030 and the Malaysia Madani vision, which seeks to improve government efficiency, drive productivity, and enhance public well-being. Additionally, the reform helps accelerate administrative processes, strengthen industrial competitiveness, and promote sustainable mineral exports. - Bernama
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
NRES cuts mineral licence approval time to seven days under Red Tape Reform
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), through the National Minerals and Geoscience Department (JMG), has successfully reduced the approval time for the Mineral Licence (Without Storage Premises) from 61 days to just seven days under its Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) project. According to NRES, the reform is expected to lower compliance costs for mineral trading companies by up to 20 per cent, boosting both domestic and international trade and generating an estimated RM1.3 million in annual revenue for the government. 'This initiative reflects NRES' ongoing commitment to streamlining industry operations and enhancing the efficiency of public service delivery,' the ministry said in a statement today. In recognition of this achievement, JMG received a Certificate of Appreciation presented by Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, to NRES secretary-general, Datuk Dr Ching Thoo a/l Kim, on April 10. The RKB project is part of the Special Task Force on Agency Reform (STAR), chaired by the Chief Secretary, and aims to expedite regulatory processes while reducing compliance costs for businesses and the public. This move also supports the Public Service Reform Agenda 2024–2030 and the Malaysia MADANI vision, which seeks to improve government efficiency, drive productivity, and enhance public well-being. Additionally, the reform helps accelerate administrative processes, strengthen industrial competitiveness, and promote sustainable mineral exports.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
NRES cuts mineral licence approval time to seven days
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), through the National Minerals and Geoscience Department (JMG), has successfully reduced the approval time for the Mineral Licence (Without Storage Premises) from 61 days to just seven days under its Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) project. According to NRES, the reform is expected to lower compliance costs for mineral trading companies by up to 20 per cent, boosting both domestic and international trade and generating an estimated RM1.3 million in annual revenue for the government. 'This initiative reflects NRES' ongoing commitment to streamlining industry operations and enhancing the efficiency of public service delivery,' the ministry said in a statement today. In recognition of this achievement, JMG received a Certificate of Appreciation presented by Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, to NRES secretary-general, Datuk Dr Ching Thoo a/l Kim, on April 10. The RKB project is part of the Special Task Force on Agency Reform (STAR), chaired by the Chief Secretary, and aims to expedite regulatory processes while reducing compliance costs for businesses and the public. This move also supports the Public Service Reform Agenda 2024–2030 and the Malaysia MADANI vision, which seeks to improve government efficiency, drive productivity, and enhance public well-being. Additionally, the reform helps accelerate administrative processes, strengthen industrial competitiveness, and promote sustainable mineral exports.
New Straits Times
24-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
27 secretaries-general to present first quarter performance reports next month
SEPANG: The first quarter performance reports for 27 secretaries-general of federal ministries are expected to be presented to the Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri bin Abu Bakar, by next month. He said the reports are part of the newly introduced Demerit Performance Evaluation (DEEP) system, which is designed to ensure that the performance of heads of departments and public service leaders remains at the highest standard. It also includes a "remerit" element, which rewards improvement and compliance with governance standards. "A pilot implementation of DEEP was conducted for 13 secretaries-general last year, with full adoption approved for this year. "DEEP adopts a more objective and continuous reporting approach through monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual evaluations," he said. The system was piloted in 2024 with 13 secretaries-general and has now been fully implemented. Under DEEP, the key performance indicators include financial management, project implementation status and misconduct reporting. Additionally, the government's Bureaucratic Reform Programme, initially aimed to stimulate private sector growth, may save RM1.5 billion in costs this year. Shamsul said this initiative was introduced by the Malaysia Productivity Corporation and implemented using a whole-of-government approach. "Through this approach, complex processes have been streamlined, unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles that impede smooth operations have been removed, and greater space for innovation has been unlocked through the Circular on Regulatory Experimentation, which enables government agencies to pilot new policies and procedures in a structured and controlled manner," he said. This year, more than 700 additional projects have been registered, bringing the total to 972. In 2024, 200 projects were launched across federal, state, and local government levels, resulting in regulatory compliance cost savings amounting to RM542 million. To date, 62 RKB projects have been completed.
