STAR Targets 500 Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform Projects Next Year

The Special Task Force on Agency Reform (STAR) is aiming to implement 500 Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) projects in the coming year, an increase from the 200 projects carried out this year, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Scope of Projects

The projects, which encompass all ministries, agencies, state governments, and local authorities (PBT), are designed to streamline government services and reduce bureaucratic complications. Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, emphasized the importance of these reforms in ensuring the nation’s prosperity and the well-being of the people.

Progress Made

Of the 200 RKB projects registered this year, 42 were completed across 21 ministries, agencies, and PBTs under the guidance of the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC). Notable achievements include the expediting of the procurement process under the Rebuilding Dilapidated School Buildings Project Empowerment Initiative, which was reduced from 81 days to just 22 working days. Additionally, STAR implemented pilot projects to reduce the approval period for expatriate pass applications from 87 days to just five days for companies that meet the criteria.

Milestones Achieved

STAR has achieved several major milestones, including:

• Expediting the procurement process under the Rebuilding Dilapidated School Buildings Project Empowerment Initiative, reducing the time from 81 days to 22 working days.
• Implementing pilot projects to reduce the approval period for expatriate pass applications from 87 days to just five days for companies that meet the criteria.

STAR’s Commitment

Since its establishment in 2023, STAR, under the supervision of the Chief Secretary to the Government, has remained committed to implementing comprehensive reforms to ensure the nation’s prosperity and the well-being of the people. Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof emphasized the importance of these reforms in a written reply published on the Dewan Negara website.

Conclusion

In conclusion, STAR’s efforts to implement 500 RKB projects next year demonstrate the government’s commitment to streamlining government services and reducing bureaucratic complications. The progress made so far is a testament to the success of these initiatives, and we can expect to see further improvements in the coming year.

FAQs

Q: What is the target number of RKB projects for next year?
A: STAR is targeting to implement 500 RKB projects next year.

Q: What is the scope of the RKB projects?
A: The projects encompass all ministries, agencies, state governments, and local authorities (PBT).

Q: What are some of the notable achievements of STAR?
A: Notable achievements include the expediting of the procurement process under the Rebuilding Dilapidated School Buildings Project Empowerment Initiative and the reduction of the approval period for expatriate pass applications from 87 days to just five days for companies that meet the criteria.