Ensuring a civil service of transparency, accountability
SEVERAL initiatives have been implemented to ensure the Sarawak civil service continues to practise accountability, transparency and governance. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said the initiatives include the establishment of the establishment of Sarawak Ombudsman Committee (JONS), development and scale monitoring for Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP), Corruption […]
Tender bids for food fest conducted with transparency
KUCHING: The mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Datuk Wee Hong Seng has assured the public that the tender and draw processes for food and drink stalls, as well as trade and funfair booths, for the upcoming Kuching Food Festival 2023 were conducted in a transparent manner. He emphasised that the highest bidders were […]
No problem to disclose assets, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said he has no problem disclosing the wealth that he allegedly obtained while he was Deputy Prime Minister, as requested by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. The Tambun Member of Parliament said that, in fact, he was one of the individuals who had declared his assets to prove transparency to […]
Secrets’ societies
Sunshine is the greatest disinfectant.– Associate Justice Louis Brandeis, US Supreme Court (1916-1939) Politicians gloat about the need for transparency, responsibility, accountability as they wield power to classify, or declassify, certain documents deemed surreptitiously secret. The media frenzy over this issue in the USA is on overdrive while most Americans forget the 1971 Pentagon Papers […]
Call for fairness, transparency in civil service
DEPUTY Transport Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep has called upon the government to address the issue concerning the unfair treatment faced by the young, be it in education or employment. “We must show that there is inclusivity and fairness of governance in our government-linked companies (GLCs) as well as transparency of recruitment, employment, and promotion […]
Task force to oversee applications for permanent posts
KUCHING: A task force will be set up to oversee applications for permanent health officer (HO) positions from contract doctors, dentists and pharmacists to ensure transparency. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said this is in line with efforts to enable the HOs to know why they did not get permanent posts and what they need to […]
Karim tells why transparency and integrity are vital
KUCHING: Transparency and integrity need to be stressed in public sector administration, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said when these attributes are in play, public service operations will run more smoothly and produce more reliable results, thus improving the public’s impression of public sector […]
Cooperation, transparency vital for village committee
KUCHING: The village management committee is reminded to always be transparent in planning activities and village records. Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said that the main committee’s role is to manage it so that it functions well. “I like to emphasise that every village management needs to cooperate and be transparent and responsible for […]
Studies on political funding law focus on transparency
KUALA LUMPUR: Studies are still being carried out on a proposed political funding act with focus given to the regulatory aspects of political contributions based on the principles of transparency and accountability. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the proposed law would also take into account the […]
Appeal for more transparency in pandemic management
KUCHING: The federal and state governments have been urged to be more open with the current management of the Covid-19 pandemic in Sarawak. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii, in making this call, said both the federal and state governments must also be transparent with important data and parameters so that everyone can get a […]
