Nation climbed 11 spots in IMD's World Competitiveness Ranking, says Shamsul Azri

Phase 1 expected to be completed by December 2026

KSN says collaborative approach essential to social strength, urges civil servants to shirk ‘exclusive agency’ mindset.

KSN says regular monitoring will be done jointly by Finance, Economy ministries.

PUTRAJAYA, July 20 — Malaysia and Singapore are now exploring strategic cooperation in three main areas — GovTech, public housing and public sector reform — to strengthen public service delivery.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Civil servants must uphold integrity, empathy and strong accountability in driving national reform, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

PUTRAJAYA, July 11 — Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani will assume the duties of the natural resources and environmental sustainability minister, effective immediately.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) has been ordered to monitor the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which is 85 per cent complete.

By Yasmin Ramlan  SERENDAH, July 1 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has reached a major engineering milestone with the breakthrough of the Serendah 2 tunnel, six months ahead of schedule. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar credited the successful...

PUTRAJAYA, 30 Jun — Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain has been appointed as the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency's (AKPS) Director-General, under the Home Affairs Ministry.

TAWAU, May 11 — Malaysia’s civil servants must champion professionalism and play a strategic role as ambassadors of excellence, particularly as the nation takes centre stage as Asean Chair this year, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Tan Sri Azam Baki has been reappointed as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) Chief Commissioner for another one-year term, effective May 13.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — All local authorities must establish an Integrity Unit (UI) by August 31 as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen administrative integrity.

SEPANG, April 24 — Appropriate action will be taken over the error in the Jalur Gemilang in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Results Analysis Report, which was distributed today, once the full report on the matter is received.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar has announced changes in placement and new appointments for seven top management posts in the civil service.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 11 — The government has reiterated its commitment to improving global perceptions of the country’s governance efficiency and transparency, according to the office of the Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 — Malaysia’s rank in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) remains unchanged at 57th place, the same as in 2023, according to Transparency International (TI) Malaysia.

BANGI, Feb 2 — The job rotation for civil servants who have served at service counters for more than five years began in phases last month, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

SHAH ALAM, Jan 15 — The cooperation between the Selangor and federal governments will continue to be strengthened in line with the public service reform agenda championed by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 24 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will enhance infrastructure, operational management systems, and security measures at airports, in preparation for the country's Asean chairmanship in 2025.