March 26, 2010 17:06 PM
KUCHING, March 26 (Bernama) -- Civil servants in the country must be ready to change their mindset to ensure the success of the Government Transformation Programme (GTP) introduced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says deputy director-general of Public Service Malaysia, Datuk Dr Ismail Alias.
The role of the civil servants is significant in carrying out the aspirations and agenda of the government to be more effective in its delivery of services and accountable for outcomes that matter most to the people.
"Transformation is important to improve the quality of service and delivery system so as to realise the wishes of the Prime Minister.
"Transformation must start from the mindset and the innovation, performance, accountability, integrity, loyalty, knowledge, perseverance and vision must be absorbed and put in practice.
"Civil servants must possess a creative and innovative thinking as the right mindset when blended together can result in a successful year for the country," he told reporters after a talk on "Transformation of mindset to face global challenges" at the Sultan Iskandar building here today.
He added that a transformation of the mindset can help civil servants control their emotions and be more organised when carrying out their duties to help the country achieve an advanced, united and just society with high standards of living and become a fully developed nation.
-- BERNAMA
