KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — The Two Years Madani Government (2TM) programme and the 2024 National Convention on Public Service Reform opened its doors at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) here today, offering the best platform for Malaysians to see the achievements of the government over the past two years.
The programme, held over three days until Sunday, from 8am to 6pm, provides space for the people to better understand the efforts and initiatives of the Madani government, as well as the civil service reform measures that have been implemented for the direct benefit of the people, since taking over the administration on November 24, 2022.
Themed ‘Madani Di Hati, Rakyat Disantuni', the programme, which is targeted to be attended by more than 200,000 visitors, will be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at 11am on Saturday.
In the programme, the achievements of each ministry over the past two years will be showcased at their respective booths. The 2024 National Convention on Public Service Reform, meanwhile, is to discuss inclusive and competitive public sector reforms by leaders, experts and the community.
As usual, this programme will see each ministry open a booth with special programmes such as the Madani Rahmah Sale with discounts up to 30 per cent, as well as the offer of local entrepreneurs' products presented by the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry (Kuskop).
There will also be a Career Carnival, offering 3,000 job opportunities in various positions with the involvement of more than 40 employers.
E-sports competitions, special counters for compound payment of summonses by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) of up to 60 percent, summons payment counters for the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and renewal of driving licences as well as an exchange programme for 5,000 free helmets are also expected to be among the main highlights.
Throughout the programme, there will be more than 150 people's touch point services such as free health check-ups and smoking treatment clinics at the Health Ministry booth, while the Works Ministry offers contractor registration services for the Construction Industry Development Board of Malaysia (CIDB).
The Works Ministry will also offer technical and vocational education and training (TVET) courses and training.
The Communications Ministry, through its departments and agencies, is offering various interactive activities at their respective booths.
Meanwhile, Finance Ministry is offering a service to check unclaimed money, individual credit reports, eligibility for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah.
Various initiatives by the Madani government to increase people's income, advocacy related to the Bumiputera Economic Congress and the agricultural census, as well as inputs for the 13th Malaysia Plan, are among those highlighted by Economy Ministry in the 2TM programme.
The Defence Ministry has also opened a small arms exhibition booth of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), veterans services counter and promotion of wataniah soldiers.
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) will offer advice and services on housing.
The highlight of the programme will be the closing ceremony, which will be officiated by the Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, at 4.30pm on Sunday.
The programme, organised by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) through the Performance Surge Coordination Unit (Pacu) and the Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC), also involves strategic collaboration between various ministries and agencies, government-linked companies, non-governmental organisations, the private sector and stakeholders.
It is the result of the continuation of the Madani Government One Year Programme, which was held at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in December 2023.
— Bernama
