{
  "id": 8939765,
  "title": "Rauf leaves three messages for civil servants ahead of Melaka assembly dissolution",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/rauf-leaves-three-messages-for-civil-servants-ahead-of-melaka",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T14:09:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/09/1537873/rauf-leaves-three-messages-civil-servants-ahead-melaka-assembly"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has issued three crucial messages to civil servants ahead of the anticipated dissolution of the Melaka state legislative assembly. Rauf emphasized upholding integrity, responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), and placing the Melaka Sayang Rakyat (MeSRa) agenda at the core of public service. He reminded civil servants that their positions are not privileges but a trust, and they must carry out their duties responsibly to maintain public confidence. Rauf stressed the importance of embracing technological advancements like AI to enhance service delivery efficiency, while cautioning against replacing human judgment with AI. Lastly, he urged civil servants to prioritize the MeSRa agenda in their responsibilities and service to the community, emphasizing that the government's effectiveness should be measured by the people's experience and problem resolution.",
  "summary": "AYER KEROH: With the dissolution of the Melaka state legislative assembly expected to be announced tomorrow, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has left three key messages to ensure continuity in the state's development efforts.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}