PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that the government has conducted an assessment to enhance its services, particularly in areas such as education, digital technology, and overall national capability.

This evaluation took place during the government’s cabinet retreat in Cyberjaya, incorporating insights from the private sector, researchers, scientists, and international experts, as well as the perspectives and recommendations of cabinet ministers.

“Many researchers or experts have made contributions. And through this retreat, my deputies, the chief secretary to the government and I were listening to views, remarks, criticisms and new suggestions.

“Not to defend existing programmes or policies, but ready to assess that there is room for improvement,” he told a press conference.

Anwar and 31 ministers attended the two-day retreat held at Cyberview Resort & Spa from yesterday.

Also emphasised during the retreat were energy transition, digital transformation, industrial plan and service reform to improve the quality of government services to the people and the country, he said.

“The discussion focused on unity and political stability which is a prerequisite for us to implement the programmes.

“Then we talked about the economy to increase domestic and foreign investment and also focused on some specific issues to improve national education, including TVET and technology education, digital issues, AI (Artificial Intelligence) and also some other issues,” he said.

Anwar said the results of the discussion would be used to provide the best service to the people as well as drive the national economy to strengthen the Madani philosophy.

He also expressed his appreciation to all cabinet members who made the programme a success.

On the allegation by Bersatu Information committee member Mohamad Shafiq Abdul Halim that the retreat was held with the aim of “locking up” MPs, Anwar said it should not be an issue.

“This is a retreat. To cut costs, all the ministers were asked to go back to their homes to sleep and come back the next morning. So, there is no issue,” he said. – Bernama, January 18, 2024.