Dr Sim urges agencies to strictly adhere to anti-corruption plan timelines

KUCHING (July 24): The Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government has instructed all its agencies and local authorities to strictly adhere to the timelines for implementing initiatives outlined in the Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP).

Its Minister Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian emphasised that addressing corruption is a critical issue that requires collective effort.

The Deputy Premier said civil servants, as custodians of public trust and resources, should act with honesty and diligence, resist corruption, uphold the rule of law and prioritise the public good.

“I do believe that my ministry, agencies and local authorities have outlines various initiatives to deal with such issues that might lead to the collapse of moral values, integrity and corruption in the OACP.

“I want my ministry and each agency and local authority under the Ministry to ensure the implementation of initiative under the OACP is done according to the time frame set to achieve the objectives that have been outlined,” he said when launching his ministry’s Integrity Day at Wisma Sabati here today.

He also reminded the civil servants that they play a crucial role in upholding the integrity of the government and contributing to the well-being of the society.

“Our actions, both big and small, have ripple effect on the lives of those we serve and the credibility of our institutions,” he added.

He also urged the civil servants to renew their commitment to ethical conduct and to strive for a transparent and trustworthy governance system.

“By upholding the highest standards of integrity, we fulfil our duty as civil servants and contribute to building a fair, just, and prosperous Sarawak.

“Let us work together towards a future where transparency and integrity are the cornerstones of our governance and inspire trust in our institutions,” he added.