Kuala lumpur: All state secretaries have expressed their unwavering commitment to collaborate with the federal government in executing public service reforms, setting aside political differences for the benefit of the populace, announced Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. This declaration was made at the Special Pleno Session Meeting he led today, coinciding with the Rancakkan MADANI Bersama Malaysiaku Programme and the 2025 National Convention on Public Service Reform.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Shamsul Azri emphasized the importance of a collective approach to public service reform, stating, “When we talk about public service reform, it goes beyond the Federal Government level…it must be driven together by the state and local governments.” He reiterated that every government initiative is anchored in two key principles: leaving no one behind and prioritising the well-being of the people.
Shamsul Azri further elaborated on the guiding principles, explaining, “Actually, everything we do is based on the principle that no one is left behind and that all our actions are for the well-being of the people. The steps ahead will follow these two principles.” He also highlighted the public’s engagement with the Rancakkan MADANI Programme, noting that visitor numbers had reached 177,000 by 1 pm, indicating strong public interest and support for public service transformation efforts.
The programme’s highlight will be tomorrow’s Special Convention Session, officiated by Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who are set to present the government’s achievements over the past three years and outline future plans. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to officiate the closing ceremony at 11 am.
Additionally, the Rancakkan MADANI programme continues with tonight’s Gema Qalbi Concert, organized by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia. The concert will feature performances by top local nasyid artists, including Faizal Tahir, Raqib Majid, UNIC, and INTEAM, from 9 to 11 pm.
The three-day Rancakkan MADANI programme, which commenced yesterday, offers more than 300 public service touchpoints, a career carnival, interactive showcases, family entertainment, and special promotions for attendees. Managed by the Prime Minister’s Office through the Performance Acceleration Coordination Unit (PACU), the event aims to attract 300,000 visitors and runs from 9 am to 10 pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 9 am to 6 pm on Sunday.
Building on the momentum of previous initiatives like the One Year with the MADANI Government and Two Years with the MADANI Government programmes, Rancakkan MADANI continues the government’s annual tradition of directly reporting achievements to the citizens. Concurrently, the 2025 National Convention on Public Service Reform gathers policy thinkers from the civil service and industry players to discuss reform initiatives.