chapter 5 government agencies new

8/13/2019 Chapter 5 Government Agencies New

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TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

1) THE CABINET & MINISTRIES

2) CENTRAL AGENCIES

3) OPERATIONAL AGENCIES4) COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN CENTRAL

& OPERATIONAL AGENCIES


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INTRODUCTIONGOVERNMENT AGENCIES PLAY VERY IMPORTANTROLES IN ENSURING THE EFFECTIVE

IMPLEMENTATION OF EXECUTIVE

FUNCTIONSAND TO IMPROVEEFFICIENCY IN PUBLIC SERVICES.

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ARE RESPONSIBLE TO

CARRY OUT THE POLICIES DECIDED UPON

GOVERNMENT. THE SUCCESFUL OF

GOVERNMENT VERY MUCH DEPEND


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WHAT IS GOVERNMENT AGENCY A government agencyis a permanent or semi-permanent

organization in the machinery of government that isresponsible for the oversight and administration of specific

functions, such as planning agency.

The functions of an agency are normally executive in

character. A government agency may be established by either a

national government or a state government within a federal

system.

Agencies can be established by legislation or by executivepowers. The autonomy, independence and accountability

of government agencies also vary widely.

Government agencies are administrative units of

government responsible for policy implementation and


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MALAYSIA

Government agencies in Malaysia are eitherexecutive agencies answerable to cabinet

known as departmental agencies or non-

departmental agencies answerable directly to

the parliament or state legislative assembly.

Departmental agencies are created by the

executive power and most non-departmental

agencies can be created by enabling legislationby the Parliament or State legislative assembly.

The federal government agencies in Malaysia

answer to the federal government. The state

agencies usually answer to the state


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TYPES OF GOVERNMENT AGENCY TO ASSIST,

COORDINATE ANDCONTROL THERUNNING OF

OPERATING AGENCIES

CENTRALAGENCIES

EXECUTING ANDIMPLEMENTING THEPOLICIES DECIDEDUPON BY THEGOVERNMENT

OPERATIONALAGENCIES


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To regulate policies & national economic planning

To provide personnel & budget to all governmentagencies for the various development programs 7projects

To provide necessary services required by theoperation/ management agencies

To ensure personnel & budget properly utilized by themanagement agencies

To ensure policies & economic plan can beimplemented successfully by the management agencies

CENTRAL AGENCIES IN MALAYSIAMain functions of central agencies:


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THE DIFFERENT CENTRAL AGENCIESIN MALAYSIA

PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT (PSD) SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH UNIT

(SERU) MAMPUMALAYSIAN ADMINISTRATIVE MODERNIZATION

AND MANAGEMENT PLANNING UNIT

INTAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONMALAYSIA

ICU IMPLEMENTATION COORDINATION UNIT EPUECONOMIC PLANNING UNIT FEDERAL TREASURY

JPAPublic Service Department


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considered the prominent advisor to the government related

to managing the public sector

this agency is the de factohuman resource department of

the governmentIt helps in formulation of policies in public sector personnel

with regards to public servants, scheme of grades, positions,

conducting interviews, selection, recruitment, training,

promotion, & dissmisal of staffIt determines the optimum size & appropriate organizational

structure in the public sector

Responsible in planning, development & management of

public sector employment


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Formulate & implementpolicies

Regulate policy forsalary, allowance &

pension

Create positions inpublic service

Store & update employmentrecords of public servants

Solve any disputes &grievances among public

servants

Provide trainingopportunity & scholarships

to public servants withcooperation of INTAN

The main functions of the PSD :


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is a very important training arm of thePSD

Main objective: to train civil servants

with necessary knowledge, skill &expertise to face challenges

INTAN conducts seminars, conferences

& workshops Update the civil servants at all level with

latest knowledge, skills & expertise

needed to face challenges ahead


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is the government piggy bank

It is a critical central agencyevery

ministry, department & agency relies on

Provides fund for all institution & org(govt)

Responsible in formulation, planning &

implementing various finance policies &federal budget

To ensure salaries for public servants,

health care, education, economic


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Examine & monitor the overall economicdevelopment

Predict the demand & supply & pricing of goods

Analyze international trade policy

Establish policy & coordination with international

financial institutions

Distribute the necessary financial resources togovt agencies


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Formulate policies and strategies for socio-economic development; Prepare medium and long-term plans;

Prepare development programmes and project budget;

Monitor and evaluate the achievement of development programmes and

projects;

Advise Government on economic issues;

Initiate and undertake necessary economic research;

Plan and coordinate the privatization programme and evaluate its

achievement;

Coordinate Malaysia's involvement in the development of the GrowthTriangle Initiatives;

Initiate and coordinate bilateral and multilateral assistance; and

Monitor and evaluate investment activities to ensure they are in line with

the corporate equity restructuring objective.


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5 MAIN FOCUS OF ICU:1) Poverty eradication programsincrease income

2) Socio-economic restructuring programs

encourage Bumis participation in commercial &industrial activities

3) Social development programshousing program,

health program, social services program

4) Infrastructure development programs- build moreroads, repairing, upgrading & maintaining major

public roads

5) Identify & establish information systems for properm t & coordination of various develo ment


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THE FUNCTIONS / ROLES OF ICU:1) Plan & implement basic government programs &

projects (electricity supply, water supply, basic

roads)

2) To coordinate the implementation of development

project

3) To assist in solving Bumiputera contractors

problems4) To assist in increasing Bumiputera participation in

trade & industry through training etc

5) Establish & develop effective informationmana ement s stems


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MAIN OBJECTIVES OF MAMPU:1) Upgrade the administrative system & its operation

2) Introduce new & innovative techniques in the govt

administrative sectors3) Introduce an effective system in HR planning &

development

4) Strengthen the administrative structure & HRP

5) Control & coordinate purchases & usage of

equipment by various govt agencies

6) Provide consultation services to government org


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SERUS MAIN OBJECTIVES :1) Identify & conduct research in socio-economy for

the welfare & development of the nation

2) Identify, coordinate & control efforts towards socio-economic research done by govt agencies

3) Provide support & cooperation, in socio-eco

research to other govt agencies in accessing the

outcomes of the past projects, on-going projects &future projects

4) Provide forum for dissussion on socio-eco

problemsseminars, data collection etc


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OPERATIONAL AGENCIES

GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTCREATED BY

EXECUTIVE POWER TO IMPLEMENT THE DAY TODAY GOVERNMENT OPERATION

STATUTORYBODIES/CORPORATION/ENTERPRISESCREATED BY PARLIAMENT THROUGH ANENACTMENT OF LAW

NON-STATUTORY BODIES/CORPORATION (GLCs)CREATED BY THE GOVERNMENT TOUNDERTAKE CERTAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

WHICH RELATED TO NATIONAL INTEREST.

IMPLEMENTING GOVERNMENTPROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES


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GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS

DIRECTLY UNDER THE MINISTERS CONTROL

DO NOT HAVE AUTHORITY

FULLY GOVERNMENT FUNDED

(GOVERNMENT BUDGET)

Eg: Department of Education, Transport

Department, Police Department, Higher

Education Department, Imigresen Department,

Royal Custom Department


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STATUTORY BODIES

STATUTORY BODY IS ONE CREATED BY AN ACTOR STATUTE OF PARLIAMENT OR STATE

LAGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

SEMI AUTONOMOUS BODY TO PERFORMAN A

SPECIFIC TASK STATED IN THE ACT HAS AN AUTHORITY TO REGULATE AND

CONTROL

Such bodies do not have shareholders, but are

typically boards appointed by a sponsor minister PARTLY GOVERNMENT FUNDED AND HAS OWN

FUND

EG: FELDA, FAMA, FINAS, LLM, LHDN, PUBLIC

UNIVERSITY


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NON-STATUTORY BODIES

GOVERNMENT-LINKED COMPANIES (GLCs) REGISTERED UNDER THE MALAYSIAN

COMPANY ACT 1965

CORPORATE ENTITY

GOVERNMENT OWN 51% SHARE CAPITAL ESTABLISHED TO OPERATE COMMERCIALAFFAIRS

HAS FULL AUTONOMY

BUSINESS ORIENTED AND PROFIT MAKING

EG: PETRONAS, MAS, TNB, PROTON,KHAZANAH MALAYSIA, MISC


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TUTORIAL

Comparative study between Central andOperational Agencies (distinguish with

examples)

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