Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Satisfied with Cabinet Ministers’ Performance After Two Years
Overall Assessment
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed satisfaction with the performance of all Cabinet ministers after two years of the MADANI Government’s administration. However, he noted that there is still room for improvement in enhancing the government’s achievements for the benefit of the people.
Ministerial Performance
He said that during this period, some ministers have demonstrated excellent performance, while others have shown moderate performance. "But I am satisfied with one thing: even though issues like corruption have been raised, the most important thing over the past two years is that I have not allowed the old practices of direct negotiations, commission theft, and so on. I’ve put a stop to that," he said during a press conference attended by local and international media.
Good Governance
Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, emphasized that his government prioritizes the agenda of good governance. "People may not want to hear about governance issues, but for me, this is the biggest problem. For me, governance is the most critical because leaks, corruption and the loss of tens of billions of ringgit have forced us to pay off debts we should not be paying," he said.
NGO Evaluations
Responding to assessments made by several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) of the MADANI Government, the Prime Minister said the government is open to feedback but believes that the performance evaluations by these NGOs are limited. Citing the example of an evaluation by the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih), Anwar said it did not consider aspects such as the economy, corruption and governance. Previously, Bersih had given the MADANI Government a grade of D for its two-year performance.
Retreat to Assess Strengths and Weaknesses
Anwar also said that during the Cabinet meeting yesterday, a minister suggested holding a retreat in January to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the MADANI Government.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is satisfied with the performance of his Cabinet ministers, but acknowledges that there is room for improvement. He emphasized the importance of good governance and is open to feedback from NGOs, while also acknowledging that their evaluations may be limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Prime Minister’s assessment of the Cabinet ministers’ performance?
A: The Prime Minister is satisfied with the performance of all Cabinet ministers, with some demonstrating excellent performance and others showing moderate performance.
Q: What is the Prime Minister’s priority?
A: Good governance is the Prime Minister’s top priority, as it is critical to addressing issues such as corruption and the loss of tens of billions of ringgit.
Q: How does the government respond to NGO evaluations?
A: The government is open to feedback from NGOs, but believes that their performance evaluations may be limited in scope.