| Wani Roslan |
EVERY department, division and unit under the Ministry of Development (MoD) should strive to ensure that the ministry’s strategic plan is in line with the needs and meets the current challenges of the country while at the same time confirming to Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) concepts.
This was highlighted by Minister of Development Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Suhaimi bin Haji Gafar during the official launching of the MoD’s Strategic Plan Workshop at the lobby area of the ministry yesterday.
The minister added that the workshop is used to exchange ideas, opinions and views to identify strategic issues in the ministry which will have an impact on the country’s development infrastructure and economy, as well as help achieve the nation’s Vision 2035.
“Strategic planning as a whole should be implemented from time to time so the ministry continues to lead the country’s development infrastructure, not only in the past and today, but also in the future,” he said.
He urged every officer and staff of the MoD to cooperate and work towards ensuring that the Strategic Plan can be applied as a reference point by taking into account the importance of holistic strategic planning in their respective departments, divisions and units.
The minister said he hopes that every participant of the workshop will give their full commitment by showing a positive attitude and initiative, and provide innovative ideas in presenting the proposal.
“The results from this workshop will be formulated and shared in every department, division and unit under the MoD for proposed plugging of implementation gaps that need to be improved from time to time so that any effort made by the ministry can meet the needs of the public, for example providing high quality services for the wellbeing of the country’s citizens and residents in line with the ministry’s motto,” he said.
Meanwhile in his welcoming remarks, Haji Marzuke bin Haji Mohsin, Permanent Secretary (Technical and Professional) at the MoD, highlighted that all the results from the workshop will be used to formulate systematic recommendations and action plans for the ministry to achieve its goals.
“The MoD’s Strategic Plan that has been updated will act as a foundation and emphasis to identify the main initiatives systematically by taking into account effective modes of implementation to produce the best outcome for all parties,” he said.
The three-day workshop is specifically held to further review and strengthen the MoD’s Strategic Plan (2013-2023) framework to set the direction and action plan to help achieve the ministry’s vision.
Also present during the workshop were Dr Nor Imtihan binti Haji Abdul Razak, Acting Permanent Secretary (Administration and Finance) at the MoD; and Haji Amer Hishamuddin bin Pehin Orang Kaya Amar Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Haji Zakaria, Director General of the Public Works Department.