Thursday, April 09, 2009

New Cabinet - Mahathir's wish list minus Mahathir's authoritarianism?

Prime Minister Najib acknowledged that the era of an over-authoritative government which maintained a 'government knows best' attitude is over.

"The people have sent a message that they want a government that is responsive towards their needs and ready to serve the next generation," Najib said this in his speech at the administrative capital of Putrajaya today.

Najib called on his new cabinet to serve with humility, dedication and commitment.

Najib said his new cabinet will now be measured by Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve its efficiency. The job of overseeing the KPIs will be held by minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Gerakan president Dr Koh Tsu Koon.

The new government will be aided by a council of financial advisors who will have equal power to cabinet ministers and will report directly to him.

The premier said it is crucial that the new team is guided by shared values that are demonstrated through integrity and high standards to retain the confidence of the people, talents and capabilities that are much needed in these challenging times, loyalty to the party and government, enthusiasm and passion to build a competent nation in the new century.

"May this new cabinet be not only a change of faces, but also a reorganisation of roles and portfolios. This new cabinet shall represent the approach of a new government that will be more transparent, responsible and focused on prioritising the people," he added.

Source: Malaysiakini

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Let's hope that this new cabinet will be one that gives the rakyat the wow factor!

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9 comments:

Anonymous said...

majority from same old cabinet, nothing outstanding, punching bag for PKR.

Anonymous said...

people cabinet?

KRRROOOK... ARG, PTUI!!!

Anonymous said...

This new line-up with all the old cocks...

Look like the fat boy turn out to be the mamak kutty running dog.

CK said...

the wow factor to me is like...

wow.....like this also people's cabinet ah? they do it so blatantly now huh? no eye see.

toolan said...

Wow factor, yes....Wow still the same people!!!
Do not expect much will come out of this cabinet either, same people with the same issues and characters.
This line up also prove another point, Tun M is back! How can a PM perform to his fullest when he can influenced.
WOW...GOD HELP US.

Anonymous said...

yeah, the rakyat will get the wow factor...As in "Wow, where have all our money gone to?"

luah fikiran said...

My congrat to the new line-up. We cannot satisfy everybody, that's for sure. Give them space and opportunity to deliver!

Anonymous said...

Educating Monkeys the "The Art Of Daylight Robbery"

and

Managing Black Economy during broad daylight.

Nation will see more money$$$$ missing from pockets of Ants.

Gukita said...

I think the new line up deserve a chance to prove their effectiveness. The Theme is right; One Malaysia. The appointment of a special minister to look after Prestasi is a vibrant new thing that show true seriousness of effort. No candidate better that Dr Koh for the seat, though I'm sceptical of the support he'll be getting. However, a journey start with a single step. In 6 months time a review of prestasi will be made by PM himself. Any better effort than that?