KPI for Sabah ministers Dec 6
KOTA KINABALU: The State Government will launch a customized refined Key Performance Index (KPI) to reform each state ministry on December 6, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.
Shafie said the drastic action that was formulated according to suitability of the respective ministry’s needs that would not only involve KPI for all ranks, including the minister, but also the consultation from the society.
“I have a set a target for them to realize. We have some guidance. We have to set a target in this life,” he said when launching the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) Good Regulatory Practice (GRP) Seminar at Magellan Sutera here yesterday.
Shafie said that should there be a failure to hit the KPI, the government would take the necessary action to ensure the interest of its target audience, rakyat, would be fulfilled.
Besides, the State Government is keen to increase the productivity level and discipline amongst the civil servants in order to decrease wastage such as in terms of finance by implementing quality regulations to establish good administration according to the change of time and situation.
“In keeping with this vision, the state government strives to improve the state administration by introducing new programs to transform service delivery through the GRP. I was informed that the MPC had held some engagement with the State Secretary to implement the GRP initiative, including programs with Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK), the Attorney General’s Office and several ministries in the state,” he said earlier during the ceremony.
“The state policy for the GRP is expected to bridge the gaps in the regulatory management system in Sabah, ensuring that rules imposed on communities and business communities that hinder competition and innovation can be reduced and avoided. This will put Sabah in line with the countries that apply this policy and meet the international standard GRP criteria.
“It is hoped that this GRP initiative will help in enhancing the transparency and credibility of law-making and regulation and to create a better quality of life and a business environment for the state of Sabah. Hopefully with the introduction of GRPs in the state, can contribute towards economic development that can attract industries and investment in creating job opportunities as well as generating Sabah’s wealth,” he added.
According to Shafie, he was also informed that MPC had conducted a research at the central level on the development and implementation of regulations with feedback coming from 57 Regulatory Coordinators at the Ministry and Agencies level.
He said a survey showed that 41.1% of respondents had conducted public consultations for the proposed regulations while 37.5% did not conduct public consultations and 21.4% did not realize the need to negotiate with the stakeholders and the parties involved.
It is therefore important for the Department or Agency to ensure adequate consultation is made to achieve the government’s goals through the use of regulations, laws and other relevant instruments.
“I understand that the purpose of today’s seminar is to improve the understanding of government officials in the state of Sabah on the importance of the GRP initiatives in Malaysia and in Sabah, in particular involving all stakeholders.
“I also understand that through the involvement and commitment of all parties, we have successfully implemented several GRP-based programs, including Business Modernization (MBL) and Construction Permit (DCP). Both are closely linked to the management of quality regulation of ‘business friendly’ to the key sectors of the Sabah state economy such as tourism, agriculture and manufacturing industries. The impact of both programs is estimated to cost compliance cost savings to the business community of RM13.9 million for the MBL program and RM9.1 million from the DCP,” he said.
“The Production Manual for Obtaining a Construction Permit under Kota Kinabalu City Hall is one of the new government’s aspirations to improve internal processes and procedures, by reviewing existing rules and resources in line with current challenges and changes.
“I congratulate the DBKK management on this initiative with MPC which has reduced the approval periods such as development plans from 179 days to 37 days only and certificates occupy from 90 days to 37 days. In addition, it is beneficial to the business community, this achievement is being recorded by the World Bank in the Ease of Doing Business Index as mentioned by Dato Director General of MPC. It was once again the DBKK that brought the organization from Sabah in the best group with Kuala Lumpur City Hall. I hope DBKK is used as a benchmark or benchmark to other Local Authorities (PBTs),” added Shafie.
Sabah State Secretary Datuk Seri Panglima Hashim Paijan, MPC chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim, MPC director general Dato Mohd Razali Hussain were amongst the dignitaries at the event.