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The Star
2 days ago
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- The Star
Malaysia and Singapore forge public service ties
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Singapore are exploring strategic cooperation in three main areas, namely government technology (GovTech), public housing and public sector reform, to strengthen public service delivery. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said these were the main areas of collaboration identified during his recent three-day official working visit to Singapore. 'We want to learn from Singapore where GovTech has already been implemented, whereas we are in the process of launching our own. 'Secondly, their affordable housing through the Singapore Housing Board. 'And thirdly, we want to learn about reforms in the public service,' he said after launching MRSM Malaysia Alumni Association's sports carnival. Shamsul Azri said Singapore welcomed the cooperation and exchange of best practices between the two countries to improve the quality of public service. Earlier, in his speech, Shamsul Azri urged Malaysians to adopt a healthy lifestyle through sports and good nutrition. Citing Singapore as an example, he said their average life expectancy is 83.5 years, compared to about 75 years in Malaysia. 'We must remember that prevention is better than cure. To care is better than to cure,' he said.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
Malaysia, Singapore explore GovTech, housing, public sector reform
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Singapore are now exploring strategic cooperation in three main areas – GovTech, public housing and public sector reform – to strengthen public service delivery. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said these were the main areas of collaboration identified during his three-day official working visit to Singapore last Friday. "We want to learn from Singapore. Firstly, in regard to GovTech, as they have already implemented it, while we are in the process of launching our own. "Secondly, their affordable housing through the Singapore Housing Board. And thirdly, we want to learn about reforms in the public service," he said. He was speaking to reporters after launching the Association of Former Students of Mara Junior Science Colleges (Ansara) Sports Carnival 2025 here today. Shamsul Azri said Singapore welcomed the cooperation and exchange of best practices between the two countries to improve the quality of public service. "Singapore welcomed our proposals… we also had sessions with them to discuss strategic cooperation between the Malaysian government and the Singaporean government," he added. Earlier, in his speech, he urged Malaysians to adopt a healthy lifestyle through sports and good nutrition. Citing Singapore as an example, he said their average life expectancy is 84 years, compared to about 73 to 74 years in Malaysia. "We must remember that prevention is better than cure. To care is better than to cure," he said. – BERNAMA
The Star
2 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Malaysia, Singapore to strengthen ties in govtech, housing and public sector reform
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Singapore are exploring strategic cooperation in three main areas, namely govtech, public housing and public sector reform, to strengthen public service delivery. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said these were the main areas of collaboration identified during his three-day official working visit to Singapore beginning Friday (July 18). "We want to learn from Singapore. Firstly, in regard to govtech, as they have already implemented it, while we are in the process of launching our own. "Secondly, their affordable housing through the Singapore Housing Board. And thirdly, we want to learn about reforms in the public service," he said. He was speaking to reporters after launching the Sports Carnival of the Alumni Association of MRSM Malaysia here on Sunday (July 20). Shamsul Azri said Singapore welcomed the cooperation and exchange of best practices between the two countries to improve the quality of public service. "Singapore welcomed our proposals… we also had sessions with them to discuss strategic cooperation between the Malaysian government and the Singaporean government," he added. Earlier, in his speech, he urged Malaysians to adopt a healthy lifestyle through sports and good nutrition. Citing Singapore as an example, he said their average life expectancy is 84 years, compared to about 73 to 74 years in Malaysia. "We must remember that prevention is better than cure. To care is better than to cure," he said. – Bernama
