KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor has reminded state  civil service personnel to ensure good governance in the government’s document control  system. 

“Control of the government documents is the basic element for us to ensure transparency,  accountability and efficiency in managing official government documents, records and  information. 

“All official government documents must be managed in line with the Official Secrets Act 1972  and Security Order. Hence, all civil service personnel with access to government documents,  especially classified documents, need always to be aware and ensure document security to  avoid leakage of government information,” he said when chairing the Chief Minister’s  Department post-cabinet meeting at Menara Kinabalu today.  

“I am issuing this reminder because there were instances where classified government  documents have been leaked,” he said. 

The Chief Minister warned action would be taken immediately against those responsible for  doing so.  

Hajiji also called upon all civil servants to carry out their responsibilities and roles with full  commitment, adhere to the principles of integrity and accountability and strive to provide the best  service to the people. 

“Civil servants must always comply with all laws, regulations, policies and guidelines set by the  Government. 

“Apart from that, civil servants as the “backbone” of the State Government administration must  maintain work ethics, professionalism, behaviour and confidentiality to improve the government’s  image and the people’s trust,” he said. 

The Chief Minister earlier informed heads of the department in the CMD that the State Cabinet  had approved the implementation of the I-MDNET system, which would allow minutes of State  Cabinet meetings to be accessed effectively and efficiently in real-time beginning in January of  next year. 

“Access would be given to all department heads to allow each department to provide feedback  on Cabinet decisions to the Cabinet and Policy Division (BKD) promptly,” he said.  

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