CHIEF Secretary to the Government Mohd Zuki Ali said the two-day 2024 cabinet retreat, which ended last night, has strengthened synergy and close cooperation between cabinet members and public service leadership. 

In a statement on his official Facebook page today, he said various new government strategies and directions for the short, medium and long term were drawn up during the retreat. 

He said the focus of it covered, among others, aspects on the direction and challenges of the current economy, social security development, digital industry policy development, food security, energy sector reforms, and education. 

“Unlike the previous retreat, this retreat involves group brainstorming sessions in developing an integrated and comprehensive action plan. 

“I believe this retreat is capable of realising the Malaysia Madani agenda under the leadership of the prime minister,” he said.  

The retreat, attended by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and 31 members of the cabinet, was held on Wednesday at Cyberview Resort & Spa, Cyberjaya. 

Yesterday, the prime minister said the government assessed its services to make improvements, especially with regards to education, and digital and technology issues. 

He said the assessment was carried out during the cabinet retreat of the unity government based on input from the private sector, researchers, scientists and international experts, as well as the views and recommendations of ministers. 

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

The first retreat between the prime minister and cabinet members that was held in January last year discussed the direction and setting of key performance indicators for each ministry in the unity government. – Bernama, January 19, 2024.