Malaysia retains 2nd place in Asean for govt effectiveness in the Chandler Report
Malaysia has once again been ranked second in Asean for government effectiveness, according to the annual Chandler Good Government Index report released by the Chandler Institute of Governance for Management on Tuesday.
The report, which assesses the capabilities and performance of 104 governments around the world, found that Malaysia has made progress in recent years, particularly in areas such as leadership, foresight, robust laws and policies, and managing government debt and spending efficiency.
However, the report also noted that Malaysia needs to improve in several areas to enhance its overall competitiveness and effectiveness. Specifically, the country’s satisfaction with public services and environmental performance, income quality, and non-discrimination are currently below the global average score.
Despite these challenges, Malaysia’s highest scores came from financial stewardship performance, and it was ranked 33rd in the overall rankings, down one spot from last year.
However, it is ranking in strong institutions fell two spots from last year, placing it at 54th in the world.
To address these issues, the report recommends that Malaysia take proactive steps to improve its public services and environmental performance, such as investing in infrastructure and promoting sustainability initiatives. The report also suggests that Malaysia work to improve income equality and non-discrimination, potentially through policies aimed at reducing poverty and promoting social inclusion.
In recent years, the Malaysian government has launched several initiatives aimed at enhancing the delivery of public services and improving the quality of education. These initiatives include the introduction of digital technologies and e-government services. However, more work needs to be done to address the areas of improvement highlighted in the report. Read More…
