Kuala lumpur: Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi today announced the appointment of 10 deputy chairmen of the State Executive Council committees to strengthen the state administration and improve service delivery.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the appointments are aimed at enhancing the administration's capacity, expediting the resolution of public issues, and ensuring development policies are implemented effectively, equitably, and inclusively across all districts. Onn Hafiz stated that this move aligns with various strategic initiatives being rolled out to keep Johor on track to become a developed state by 2030 under the 'Maju Johor 2030' framework and the Johor Economic Transformation Plan (JETP).
Onn Hafiz highlighted that as the state's development agenda gathers pace and becomes increasingly challenging, there is a pressing need to bolster administrative capacity. This is to ensure that every policy, project, and programme is implemented more effectively. He shared these insights during a special press conference at Kota Iskandar.
The proposed appointments have also received the consent of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, to serve on the key state committees. Onn Hafiz described the appointments as a significant responsibility and a matter of trust. He emphasized that the deputy committee chairmen are expected to aid in strengthening government service delivery, expedite the resolution of issues affecting the people, and ensure that state initiatives are implemented effectively.
He stressed the importance of collaboration, indicating that each deputy committee chairman must work closely with the respective committee chairman, as well as relevant departments and agencies. This collaboration is crucial to monitor project implementation, coordinate field operations, and ensure that government initiatives reach the grassroots.
In conclusion, Onn Hafiz congratulated those appointed and expressed confidence that the strengthened leadership team would help realize the aspirations of the people of Johor through a spirit of teamwork across the state administration.