PM ANWAR'S REMINDER SPURS MORE THOROUGH PROJECT PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR - FAHMI

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's call for all ministries to improve their planning and project execution is a motivation to boost government efficiency.

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said this reminder was directed at all ministries, ministers, deputy ministers, chief secretaries and administrative teams to ensure every government project genuinely benefits the people.

“The Prime Minister reminded us that our planning for next year must be more thorough. Since budget settlements for many ministries start in early January, this reminder is timely,” he told Bernama after the Ministry of Works (KKR) monthly assembly, which was broadcast live at the Ministry of Communications.

Also present were Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching, Communications Ministry Chief Secretary Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah, and Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj.

Fahmi said the spirit emphasised by the PM demonstrates the government's determination to ensure all public spending and project implementation adhere to schedule and budget.

"When there is a project to implement, we must think about its impact and the solutions we bring to the community, villages and society. Whether it’s a bridge, internet service, or other facilities, it should contribute positively to national unity and benefit the people.

“We must think beyond meeting the predetermined key performance indicators (KPIs) so that, by understanding the meaningful impact of our work, we will carry it out with greater diligence and purpose,” he said.

Anwar told the assembly that the true measure of a MADANI nation’s success lies in how well values of compassion, kindness, and responsibility are embodied in government action, not merely in economic growth or infrastructure development.

Regarding government projects, he emphasised that the primary focus should be on delivering effective and timely solutions to fulfil the people’s needs.

-- BERNAMA