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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that civil servants must balance reform with integrity, telling Administrative and Diplomatic Service cadets that capable, principled leadership is essential for Malaysia's progress.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the importance of an integrity-driven civil service as the foundation for Malaysia's sustained policy implementation and national development.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has rolled out 16 administrative reforms following a poor showing in the 2025 Local Authority Star Rating System's anti-corruption assessment, introducing new oversight committees and digital services to strengthen governance.
A former civil servant has been arrested and remanded in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain approximately RM300,000 in financial assistance by submitting forged documents.
Melaka will launch a Chief Minister's Roadshow on July 5 to enhance local authority responsiveness and resolve public grievances faster at grassroots level, with over 2,600 complaints already addressed.
Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh emphasises that the Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat programme should be judged on its impact on citizens' lives, not the number of initiatives launched. The scheme has resolved over 65 per cent of complaints received.
Malaysia's Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has stressed the critical importance of maintaining rigorous cleanliness and safety standards throughout Putrajaya without compromise, citing the growing influx of domestic and international visitors to the nation's administrative hub.