KUANTAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed all ministers and the Chief Secretary to the Government to take their responsibilities seriously in monitoring the conditions of villages across the country to enhance the well-being of villagers.
He said the directive also applies to all secretaries-general (KSU) of ministries and senior government officials.
Anwar explained that the directive did not mean they had to conduct daily monitoring but should check in once a month or every two months to ensure village development was not neglected, as development could not focus solely on urban areas.
"Yes, the government has its machinery, but sometimes messages are not delivered. That’s why, through this Kampung Angkat MADANI programme, all ministers, including the PM, KSN, KSU, and senior government officials must adopt a village, either their own or any other.
"Why? Because everybody has their own theories about the economy, social issues, health, education, etc., but how do we measure the success of government initiatives for the grassroots if they don’t go to the ground?" he said during the launch of the national-level Kampung Angkat Madani 2024 programme at Kampung Chengal Lempong, Balok, on Saturday (July 6).
