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Selangor's Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari has unveiled ambitious performance targets for the state's local authorities under the Second Selangor Plan, requiring all PBTs to achieve 95% service delivery ratings by 2030 while accelerating digital government services.
Perlis Ruler Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail has presented state honours and medals to 246 recipients in celebration of his 83rd birthday, with the investiture ceremonies being held at Istana Arau.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the government to review the promotion system for senior Malaysian Armed Forces officers, citing concerns that their career advancement lags behind other civil servants despite recent salary improvements.
Malaysia's National Institute of Public Administration is equipping 84 government language officers with advanced translation and dictionary skills to ensure accurate, authoritative official communication across all ministries and departments.
Malaysia's Public Service Department is accelerating implementation of the ILTIZAM Act 2025, which came into force in December, by building consensus among government agencies and expanding rollout to state administrations and local authorities.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has sidestepped media questions concerning his earlier pledge to step down should Umno secure a landslide victory in the Johor election, choosing instead to emphasise his dedication to public service.
Malaysia's Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin paid a farewell visit to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on July 3, ahead of his mandatory retirement on July 8 after leading the national statistics bureau since 2017.
Melaka has achieved a 91.94% public satisfaction rate for government service delivery in 2025, attributed largely to a grassroots engagement programme connecting civil servants directly with residents across constituencies.