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The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia leaps 11 spots to 23rd in global competitiveness – best position in five years
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has climbed 11 positions in the 2025 World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) list, securing 23rd spot out of 69 economies – its highest placement since 2020. The WCR, released each year by the Institute for Management Development in Switzerland, evaluates countries based on their ability to foster a supportive business environment and drive sustainable economic growth. Malaysia's advancement from 34th place last year highlights the country's robust economic recovery and ongoing reform initiatives, as noted by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti). This progress supports Malaysia's goal of joining the world's top 12 most competitive economies by 2033, as set out in the Madani Economic Framework. 'This achievement is a clear indication that the Madani government's reform efforts are bearing fruit,' Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in response to the WCR report. According to the WCR, Malaysia's enhanced global competitiveness is driven by strong economic performance, improved government efficiency, and more effective business operations. The country now ranks fourth globally in economic performance – up four spots from last year – while government and business efficiency factors each improved by eight positions. International trade has also seen significant progress, climbing 11 places to rank sixth, thanks to robust export growth, diversified markets and increased tourism receipts, which together have strengthened Malaysia's trade surplus. At the strategic level, the National Competitiveness Committee, co-chaired by finance minister II, coordinates efforts across ministries to boost competitiveness. At the same time, the Special Taskforce on Agency Reform, led by the chief secretary to the government, ensures the effective implementation of over 1,000 projects under the Public Service Reform Agenda. Further, Miti emphasises that these bureaucracy-related reforms are closely linked to facilitating strong investment and industrial growth, both of which are essential for making Malaysia a more attractive investment destination. The whole-of-government approach under the Madani Framework demonstrates its commitment to comprehensive structural reforms. With an ongoing commitment from federal and state governments and close collaboration with the private sector, Malaysia is well-positioned to achieve its goal of becoming one of the world's 12 most competitive economies by 2033, Miti said.
The Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Nancy outlines four core principles for civil service excellence at KPWKM
BANGI: Leadership and governance, performance and talent development, technology and digitalisation, as well as staff well-being and engagement, are the four key principles that must be embraced by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) personnel. Speaking at the ministry's 2025 Excellent Service Awards (APC) ceremony today, Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri emphasised that leadership is not merely about holding positions, but about carrying trust and responsibility. 'Every civil servant must be given space to learn and grow. 'Technology is essential to ensure our services are efficient and people-friendly, while fostering staff well-being and engagement will create a team that supports one another to deliver high-quality work,' she said. Nancy noted that KPWKM plays a pivotal role in driving the Public Service Reform Agenda (ARPA), which goes beyond system improvement to include values and work ethics that can bring meaningful transformation to public service. She also expressed confidence that the ministry can internalise the HEMAT values - Hijrah Tatakelola (Governance Transformation), Empati Rakyat (Empathy for the People), Minda Pekin (Progressive Mindset), Apresiasi Inovasi (Appreciation of Innovation), and Tadbir Urus Telus (Transparent Governance) - in its daily operations. 'Even a small gesture, like answering a call politely, can have a significant impact on the ministry's image,' she said. Nancy also urged KPWKM staff to uphold the '3Is' concept - Integrity, Sincerity (Ikhlas), and Reform (Islah) - as a foundation for sustaining excellence, in line with the government's aspiration to strengthen holistic public service delivery. At the event, a total of 646 ministry personnel were honoured with the Excellent Service Award for their outstanding performance in 2024. The Social Welfare Department recorded the highest number of recipients with 525 awardees, including eight persons with disabilities. Nancy said the APC is more than just a recognition of outstanding work, as it also serves as a morale booster for the staff to continue serving the public with commitment and passion. Also present at the event were Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad and secretary-general Datuk Dr Maziah Che Yusoff.
The Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Nancy: Embrace 4 key values to elevate public service delivery
BANGI: Leadership and governance, performance and talent development, technology and digitalisation, as well as staff well-being and engagement, are the four key principles that must be embraced by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) personnel. Speaking at the ministry's 2025 Excellent Service Awards (APC) ceremony today, Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri emphasised that leadership is not merely about holding positions, but about carrying trust and responsibility. 'Every civil servant must be given space to learn and grow. 'Technology is essential to ensure our services are efficient and people-friendly, while fostering staff well-being and engagement will create a team that supports one another to deliver high-quality work,' she said. Nancy noted that KPWKM plays a pivotal role in driving the Public Service Reform Agenda (ARPA), which goes beyond system improvement to include values and work ethics that can bring meaningful transformation to public service. She also expressed confidence that the ministry can internalise the HEMAT values - Hijrah Tatakelola (Governance Transformation), Empati Rakyat (Empathy for the People), Minda Pekin (Progressive Mindset), Apresiasi Inovasi (Appreciation of Innovation), and Tadbir Urus Telus (Transparent Governance) - in its daily operations. 'Even a small gesture, like answering a call politely, can have a significant impact on the ministry's image,' she said. Nancy also urged KPWKM staff to uphold the '3Is' concept - Integrity, Sincerity (Ikhlas), and Reform (Islah) - as a foundation for sustaining excellence, in line with the government's aspiration to strengthen holistic public service delivery. At the event, a total of 646 ministry personnel were honoured with the Excellent Service Award for their outstanding performance in 2024. The Social Welfare Department recorded the highest number of recipients with 525 awardees, including eight persons with disabilities. Nancy said the APC is more than just a recognition of outstanding work, as it also serves as a morale booster for the staff to continue serving the public with commitment and passion. Also present at the event were Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad and secretary-general Datuk Dr Maziah Che Yusoff.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia achieves significant improvement in global competitiveness, says WCR report
Malaysia's advancement from 34th place last year highlights the country's robust economic recovery and ongoing reform initiatives, as noted by Miti. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has climbed 11 positions in the 2025 World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR), securing the 23rd spot out of 69 economies—its highest placement since 2020. The WCR, released each year by the Institute for Management Development in Switzerland, evaluates countries based on their ability to foster a supportive business environment and drive sustainable economic growth. Malaysia's advancement from 34th place last year highlights the country's robust economic recovery and ongoing reform initiatives, as noted by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti). This progress supports Malaysia's goal of joining the world's top 12 most competitive economies by 2033, as set out in the Madani Economic Framework. According to the WCR, Malaysia's enhanced global competitiveness is driven by strong economic performance, improved government efficiency, and more effective business operations. The country now ranks 4th globally in economic performance—up four spots from last year—while government and business efficiency factors each improved by eight positions. International trade has also seen significant progress, climbing 11 places to rank 6th, thanks to robust export growth, diversified markets, and increased tourism receipts, which together have strengthened Malaysia's trade surplus. At the strategic level, the National Competitiveness Committee, co-chaired by the Finance Minister II, coordinates efforts across ministries to boost competitiveness. At the same time, the Special Taskforce on Agency Reform (STAR), led by the Chief Secretary to the government, ensures the effective implementation of over 1,000 projects under the Public Service Reform Agenda. Further, Miti emphasises that these bureaucracy-related reforms are closely linked to facilitating strong investment and industrial growth, both of which are essential for making Malaysia a more attractive investment destination. The whole-of-government approach under the Madani framework demonstrates its commitment to comprehensive structural reforms. With an ongoing commitment from federal and state governments and close collaboration with the private sector, Malaysia is well-positioned to achieve its goal of becoming one of the world's 12 most competitive economies by 2033.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia jumps 11 spots in world competitiveness ranking, best since 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has risen 11 places in the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) 2025, moving to 23rd out of 69 economies, the country's best ranking since 2020. The World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR), published annually by the Institute for Management Development in Switzerland, is a comprehensive report that assesses countries on their ability to create and sustain a business-friendly environment that drives long-term prosperity Advancing from 34th place last year, the improved ranking reflects the strong momentum in Malaysia's economic recovery and reform efforts, according to a statement by the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry. The ranking reaffirms the country's path toward becoming one of the world's top 12 most competitive economies by 2033 outlined in the Madani Economic Framework. The ministry said economic performance, government efficiency and business efficiency factors drove Malaysia's overall competitiveness performance. Malaysia ranked 4th globally in economic performance, climbing four spots from 8th place last year, while both government efficiency and business efficiency factors saw an improvement of eight positions. The international trade sub-factor increases 11 places to 6th, supported by strong export growth in goods and services, diversified markets and rising tourism receipts, strengthening Malaysia's trade surplus. The ministry, through the National Competitiveness Committee - co-chaired with the Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan – coordinates the strategic direction across ministries to enhance Malaysia's competitiveness. At the operational level, the Special Taskforce on Agency Reform (STAR) – led by the chief secretary to the government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar – ensures effective implementation of competitiveness initiatives. This includes over 1,000 Reformasi Kerenah Birokrasi projects aligned to the Public Service Reform Agenda. Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Aziz said the ranking reflects how bureaucracy-related reforms are closely intertwined with facilitating robust investment and industrial growth, both critical for enhancing Malaysia's attractiveness as a preferred investment destination. "The government's whole-of-government approach under the Madani framework also demonstrates its commitment to holistic structural reforms," he added. The ministry is confident that through strong governance, continuous commitment from the federal and state governments, along with close cooperation with the private sector, Malaysia is on the right path to position itself among the world's 12 most competitive economies by 2033.
