Reform: Beyond ‘the 68’


The Madani government is big on reform, especially how the civil service should work. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

THE recent revelation that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim cancelled a trip arranged for 68 people from agencies of a ministry caused ripples all around, especially on social media. Many responded on X (formerly known as Twitter) demanding to know which agencies were involved while some poked fun at the group.

After a few checks around Putrajaya, this writer managed to find out which ministry and agencies were involved. I won’t name the ministry but for sure this matter was serious enough to be raised with the Cabinet and for the Prime Minister to cancel the whole trip.

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