Anwar: Govt to strengthen governance, curb leakages and abuse of power
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will continue to strengthen public service governance and integrity to curb leakages of public funds and abuse of power, particularly involving Federal Statutory Bodies, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing public service governance and integrity, aiming to reduce public fund leakages and curb power abuse, particularly within Federal Statutory Bodies. During the Special Cabinet Committee on National Governance meeting, chaired by the Prime Minister, it was highlighted that promoting integrity and good governance across all sectors is crucial.
The meeting also agreed to conduct a legal study for the proposed Charities Bill, which aims to regulate trust entities and ensure transparent management of public funds. Additionally, plans to implement the Cultivation of Public Service Values and strengthen the policy for the Statutory Bodies and Controlled Entities (Financial Governance) Bill were approved, both initiatives designed to bolster accountability and discipline in financial management.
The government will present the latter policy to the cabinet this year. Furthermore, seven resolutions from the Fifth National Level Governance, Integrity and Anti-Corruption Research Conference were adopted. Anwar stressed that every public dollar is a trust from the citizens and urged the responsible use of power to ensure the welfare of the populace.
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