SHAH ALAM: Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah on Tuesday reminded all government officials and civil servants in the state, especially in district offices and local authorities, to be more responsible at work, and avoid corruption and misappropriation.
His Royal Highness said that heads of departments (HODs) also need to ensure that abuse of power does not occur in their respective departments.
"I do not want to hear any more stories about fraudulent land transfer or issuance of business licences for personal interest,” he said in his royal address when gracing the opening of the First Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th State Assembly here on Tuesday (Feb 18).
Last month, Selangor Land and Mines Office director Datuk Dr Yusri Zakariah confirmed that seven staff of the Klang District and Land Office were among 17 civil servants arrested over illegal land transfer activities.
Sultan Sharafuddin also reminded that state development planning must emphasise programmes that benefit the people and not just make profits.
His Royal Highness also wants all elected representatives to serve the people and think of programmes that can help and provide wellbeing to the community.
"I want to see my government and the public service in Selangor carry out their responsibilities with full integrity, efficiency and competitiveness,” he said.
The Sultan also expressed the hope that the implementation of the RM1.774bil flood mitigation projects by the federal and state governments be expedited because delays can cause huge losses, not only to the people but also to the state government. - Bernama
