Anwar acknowledges loss of key public service pillar with Mohd Zuki's retirement

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Monday (Aug 5) acknowledged the retirement of Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali marks the departure of a crucial ally and pillar of the civil service.  Addressing the monthly assembly of the Prime Minister's Department,  Anwar said that this gathering would be Mohd Zuki’s final one in his role as the Chief Secretary to the Government.  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00I am grateful to Allah SWT because since I became PM, I have been accompanied not only by my colleagues but also by the Prime Minister.

00:11He is a pillar of public service, Tansi Rizuki, as a KSN.

00:20And coincidentally, this is the last meeting for him as the head of state affairs.

00:38I took this opportunity to express my appreciation and gratitude.

00:45Although he has experience with the previous PMs, he is a truly professional.

00:54On the first day, his advice, his perspective, his suggestions are consistently the best for public service and for the country.

01:06So, I made a few suggestions for his perspective, including the implementation scheme that has been helped a lot by Mandahlan and the JPA.

01:21But we have to note that the role of KSN is very important.

01:27I sometimes call him because I am busy, sometimes on Saturday night.

01:31Because if I am busy, I call Eric Ahad.

01:34If I am on the phone, I don't know, I don't care about the time.

01:38But he is a figure of public service, a force that has never given a complaining, tired, or giving an excuse but looking for an answer as best as possible.

01:55And I don't mean to give extra praise.

02:00Sometimes when I hear a problem, I call him or text him at night.

02:07And I make sure that the answer is given as soon as possible to help me and the government to carry out the task as best as possible.

02:18And there are many other things that I can say.

02:23Because of that, I never said that he was complaining or having a hard time.

02:29No.

02:30And I said that.

02:34And the government is lucky.

02:38Because usually, if we look at the media, what is claimed is a weakness.

02:46For example, being late, or having a hard time.

02:49It's true, we don't deny it.

02:51But what is not given as a weakness is that the majority is serving, not only as a public servant in the sense of following the time and duties,

03:02but also giving all their devotion and energy for Nusa and the nation.

03:11Maybe there are many other people who are more dedicated and serving.

03:16But in my personal experience, in the government, leading this country,

03:23it makes it easier when we see the main figures in the public service are truly committed.

03:33And giving all their devotion.

03:37Time and energy.

03:41Including the weekend.

03:43And I know that those who are close to me know how I work.

03:47If I have a day off, Saturday, Sunday, night.

03:51I don't care.

03:52Now, I don't think about it.

03:53I think about it.

03:54Azizah told me.

03:55One night, he had a family commitment.

04:00It's okay.

04:01If he has a family commitment, he can tell me.

04:03I won't be angry.

04:04I said, okay.

04:06But that's it.

04:09Tan Sri Zuki KSN.

04:14He never gave a hint that he's having a hard time with the pressure and burden that I give him.

04:26And what else did I say other than appreciation?

04:30Of course, I remember his service.

04:33It's impossible for me to forget.

04:35But I want my friends, especially juniors, to see.

04:42And don't change your view.

04:48Because the view of Serong has changed.

04:52Including me.

04:53Since time immemorial.

04:54But see that in giving appreciation, he never denied the great contribution.

05:01I don't think this civil country can collapse.

05:05The civil economy is successful.

05:08The ringgit is stable.

05:10Investments come and go.

05:13And projects are carried out.

05:16It's impossible without the commitment and sacrifice of civil servants.

05:21And especially from those who encourage it.

05:25For example, in the field of political leadership, giving a firm view,

05:29you are not welcomed with confidence.

05:33And I put pressure on this because the early ranks like it.

05:36A new government.

05:38And a surprise in the political system in Malaysia.

05:43And the early ranks, the early years.

05:49Then he came to me with some firm views.

05:53With a harder way of working.

05:59Of course, it takes time.

06:02But yes, it's true.

06:04In civil service, it takes time to see the commitment and sacrifice.

06:09But among the figures mentioned,

06:15Tan Suzuki,

06:17I didn't see it from the first day I took office.

06:20I saw his commitment to continue fulfilling his duties as a civil servant.

06:27That we should be proud of.

06:29So, this morning, this is what I want to say.

06:32Where's Tan Suki?

06:36So, that's what I want to say.

06:39I want to say.

06:41So, believe me, in whatever our next task is,

06:50we can't forget the service, sacrifice, and service of a civil servant

06:58in civil service that we should be proud of.

07:02We should pray to Allah SWT.

07:04I don't want to say it's a requirement because there are other important tasks.

07:07But from civil service.

07:10Of course, I lost an important companion in civil service.

07:18But he has promised, he will be available as soon as possible

07:22to help with whatever is needed to make this civil service a success.

07:29So, thank you.

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