Many Civil Servants Yet To Fully Grasp Malaysia MADANI Concept - KSN

SHAH ALAM, April 3 (Bernama) -- Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar today disclosed that many civil servants have yet to fully grasp the Malaysia MADANI concept, which he said is more than a slogan but a guiding ethos to be practised comprehensively.

While a large number of public officers have been exposed to Malaysia MADANI initiatives, he said, efforts must continue to ensure no one is left behind in understanding the concept set out by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

“Although I have been informed that 1,558,240 civil servants have received exposure to Malaysia MADANI through various approaches, only 684,417 have completed the dedicated module via EPSA INTAN.

“This exposure must continue. No one should be left behind. It is the responsibility of department heads to ensure every staff member understands the Prime Minister’s aspirations,” he said at the Selangor-level Jelajah Taat Setia MADANI programme.

Shamsul Azri also urged heads of departments to reinvigorate communication with their staff, moving beyond a narrow focus on rewards or grades.

Instead, he said promotions should be based on performance, transparency, integrity and meritocracy, without favouritism or exclusion.

At the same event, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the MADANI framework has become increasingly relevant as Malaysia faces new challenges, including a global energy crisis of a different nature.

He noted that, unlike the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted demand, the current situation is driven more by supply constraints affecting markets.

Amirudin added that the MADANI framework emphasises unity, stability, constitutional principles and national sovereignty as key pillars of progress.

“All these require collective effort to tackle the crisis that may affect people’s livelihoods and the nation’s sustainability now and in the future.

“This is precisely when we must safeguard unity and stability, as they will determine our success in navigating the crisis,” he said.

-- BERNAMA