The issue of weaknesses in governance that affect national interests and leakage in government spending requires attention said Chief Secretary to the Government Mohd Zuki Ali.
He said they need to be resolved and not be swept under the carpet, adding that they arose because there were opportunities for power abuse and misappropriation.
Opportunities for corruption can exist when there is a weakness in legislation and internal control systems, he said.
Zuki (above) said, for example, delays in service delivery due to bureaucratic red tape would open opportunities for corruption as clients would want fast delivery.
“Therefore, the systems and procedures that are identified to be inefficient and create opportunities should be changed and improved,” he said.
He was giving a speech at the National-Level Governance, Integrity, and Anti-Corruption Research Conference closing ceremony today.
His speech was read out by Public Service Department Deputy Director-General (Development) Azhar Ahmad.
Mohd Zuki said the government is committed to ensuring the implementation of the national development agenda is free from corruption, misappropriation, and power abuse.
“Government administration without corruption starts from good governance and high integrity,” he added.
- Bernama
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