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The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Civil service upholds King's decree, committed to neutrality, says Chief Secretary
PUTRAJAYA: Civil servants remain committed to upholding the principles of neutrality, impartiality, and loyalty to the government of the day, says Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar (pic) . In line with the decree by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, that civil servants must remain free from political party influence, the Chief Secretary to the Government said these principles form the foundation of good governance and ensure that all decisions and policies are implemented without political bias and in the public interest. "Civil servants will continue to stand firm in carrying out the trust enshrined in the Federal Constitution. They also adhere to their pledge to deliver the best service to the people and the country," he told Bernama Monday (June 2). He added that this commitment forms the backbone of policy implementation and the delivery of efficient public service. Shamsul Azri said that as the main machinery of government, the civil service is determined to implement and translate all policies decided by the government to ensure the best possible service delivery to the people and the nation. Earlier in his speech at the investiture in conjunction with his birthday at Istana Negara, Sultan Ibrahim urged civil servants to always prioritise the interests of the nation and the people. His Majesty said that government officials must ensure that all decisions are made in accordance with established rules and regulations, not at the behest of politicians. - Bernama
The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Civil service committed to neutrality, upholds King's decree
PUTRAJAYA: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said civil servants remain committed to upholding the principles of neutrality, impartiality, and loyalty to the government of the day. In line with the decree by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, that civil servants must remain free from political party influence, he said these principles form the foundation of good governance and ensure that all decisions and policies are implemented without political bias and in the public interest. 'Civil servants will continue to stand firm in carrying out the trust enshrined in the Federal Constitution. They also adhere to their pledge to deliver the best service to the people and the country,' he told Bernama today. He added that this commitment forms the backbone of policy implementation and the delivery of efficient public service. Shamsul Azri said that as the main machinery of government, the civil service is determined to implement and translate all policies decided by the government to ensure the best possible service delivery to the people and the nation. Earlier in his speech at the investiture in conjunction with his birthday at Istana Negara, Sultan Ibrahim urged civil servants to always prioritise the interests of the nation and the people. His Majesty said that government officials must ensure that all decisions are made in accordance with established rules and regulations, not at the behest of politicians.
Barnama
28-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
ECRL Project Strengthens Malaysia-China Cooperation - Chief Secretary To Govt
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The commitment of China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC) in completing the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has strengthened strategic Malaysia-China cooperation in the development of high-impact infrastructure. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the project is on a solid track for completion in December 2026, with full operations expected to begin on Jan 1, 2027. 'This afternoon, I received a courtesy call from Wang Tongzhou, chairman of CCCC, following the ASEAN Summit.
Free Malaysia Today
28-05-2025
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Head of HKL's emergency dept is new health DG
Mahathar Abd Wahab (right) receiving his letter of appointment as health director-general from chief secretary to the government Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : The head of Hospital Kuala Lumpur's emergency and trauma department has been appointed the new health director-general effective tomorrow. Chief secretary to the government Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the King had given his consent to the appointment of Mahathar Abd Wahab, 56, to the post. Mahathar graduated from the University of St Andrews in Scotland with a bachelor of medical science before obtaining a bachelor of medicine and surgery from the University of Manchester and a master of medicine (emergency medicine) at Universiti Sains Malaysia. Shamsul said Mahathar was first appointed as a health ministry medical officer on Oct 1, 1996. Mahathar takes over as health director-general from Radzi Abu Hassan, who retired earlier this month.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
46th ASEAN Summit a success, earns praise from foreign delegates
KUALA LUMPUR: The 46th ASEAN Summit, which concluded today, has been hailed as a success after meeting its objectives and drawing praise from foreign delegations, including from Gulf nations and China. Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the summit, which began on Monday, proceeded smoothly without any incidents and garnered international attention, including for its gala dinner. 'From Monday until this evening, the summit ran smoothly. We received praise from foreign delegates, especially during last night's gala dinner performance. 'The summit met its objectives - be it the 46th ASEAN Summit, the ASEAN-GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Summit or the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit,' he told Bernama after visiting the International Media Centre at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre today. Shamsul Azri said the summits addressed a range of regional and international issues, including those involving Gulf countries and China. With the success achieved, he expressed confidence that Malaysia will be able to deliver an even better outcome for the next ASEAN Summit, scheduled for October. 'We will conduct a post-mortem to identify any weaknesses or shortcomings, so that improvements can be made to ensure even greater success for the 47th ASEAN Summit,' he said. He also extended appreciation to the Foreign Ministry and all personnel involved in ensuring the smooth and successful running of the summit.
