TARGET 2008

For the first five years (2004-2008), five priority targets have been identified.These targets known to as Target 2008 are:

Target I: Effectively reduce corruption, malpractices and abuse of power;

Target 2: Increase efficiency in the public service delivery system and overcome bureaucratic red tape;

Target 3: Enhance corporaie governance and business ethics;

Target 4: Strengthen the family institution; and

Target 5: Improve the quality of life and people’s well-being.

Measurement of Targets

Target I: Effectively reduce corruption, malpractices and abuse of power

In order to achieve this target, the NIP will use both international and national benchmarking, as follows:

The international rating based on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) developed by Transparency International. The score of 5.2 for Malaysia in the year 2003 will be improved to at least 6.5 by 2008 (10 being the best and 1.0 the worst), as well as the ranking of Malaysia improved from 37th to at least 30th position;

The national indicator measuring the success of efforts by the Anti- Corruption Agency (ACA) in investigating and resolving cases related to corruption; and

Other indicators to be developed from time to time .

Target 2: Improve efficiency in the public service delivery system and overcome bureaucratic red tape

The achievement of Target 2 will be measured as follows:

Improvement in the public perception index of service providers in the Government sector, by ensuring the score falls below 2.5 (1.0 being the best and 5.0 being the worst);

The number of public complaints made to the ACA and the Public Complaints Bureau, the Auditor-General’s reports and other feedback from clients of government departments and agencies as well as other sources; and

Other benchmarks used by international and national agencies which measure administrative efficiency of the Government.

Target 3: Enhance corporate govemant and business ethics

Achievement of Target 3 will be measured based on the following:

Increase in compliance of the conditions sets by Malaysia Securities Exchange Berhad (MSEB) by companies;

Reduction in cases of corporate fraud;

Increase in the number of open tenders undertaken in a transparent manner and reduction in the number of negotiated tenders;

Adherence to Rukuniaga Malaysia by the business sector;

Reduction in cases of violation of the Consumer Protection Act 1999; and

Other benchmarkings used by national and international agencies, wherever relevant.

Target 4: Strengthen the family institution

As a measure to reflect the resilience of the family institution and the happy and peaceful life of the family, the following indicators will be taken into account:

Reduction in divorce rates;

Reduction in family conflicts arising from disputes over inheritance and child custody rights;

Reduction in domestic violence;

Reduction in cases of child abuse and neglect;
Increase in assistance given to single parent families; and

Reduction in neglecf of the elderly.

Target 5: Improve the quality of life and people’s well-being

Achievement of Target 5 will be measured based on the following:

Reduction in the incidence of crimes in the society, especially serious crimes, crimes against property and sexual crimes. Such reduction is a measure of safety in the community;

Reduction in social problems such as drug addiction, illicit sexual relations that result in the spread of HIV and AIDS, as well as the incidence of couples staying together outside of wedlock. The reduction of these problems reflects a healthy and moral way of life;

Reduction in road accidents. Such reduction reflects better driving ethics and improvement in the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations;

Reduction in the incidence of misconduct or delinquency among students. This reflects the effectiveness of civics education as well as enforcement of discipline among students; and

Reduction in environmental degradation. Such reduction reflects improvement in public awareness for sustainable development.

Well, what have we achieved since April, 2004 when the NIP was lauched? We have gone from bad to worse.

If any of these cyber-morons from barisan-najis rants here, please, just ignore them.

Did the first series of public hearings proceed as originally scheduled at Parliament House ? I had not heard anything, and I thought the Bilik Taklimat was locked out by the BN goons.