“What is remarkable, Alhamdulillah, is that our civil service culture and traditions show that with firm leadership and a strong sense of unity, many challenges can be overcome. He said this at the Transport Ministry’s monthly staff gathering here on Thursday, attended by Transport Minister Anthony Loke and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. “We are grateful that, despite constant criticism of politicians and civil servants, the performance of our civil service remains strong compared with other countries. He also called on civil servants to be more proactive in communicating with the public, focusing on sharing information and perspectives rather than just defending the government. “Civil servants should step up and explain matters.

Source: The Edge Markets April 09, 2026 04:02 UTC