The leadership challenge in the civil service

By Mergawati Zulfakar

IF he was surprised by his appointment as the Chief Secre-tary to the Government (KSN), many civil servants in Putrajaya were even more surprised!

Just days after he was confirmed in the coveted No.1 civil service post, Datuk Seri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar admitted to the media he was quite surprised by the appointment, considering there were several other equally qualified candidates.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Shamsul Azri , KSN , challenge , Anwar Ibrahim , civil service , PTD
Mergawati Zulfakar

Mergawati Zulfakar

Next In Columnists
Time for litterbugs to clean up their act
After scandal at the top, grassroots must rescue football
Embracing positivity in 2026
The tallest trees, the deepest roots
Contenders do whatever it takes to win as EPL title race heats up
Bridging the digital divide through Malaysia-China collaboration
Precious pearls of wisdom on bead insertion
What a foot-stomping year
In 2026, stability must become delivery
Tech war endgame

Trending in Opinion

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.