KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) said the reshuffle of secretaries-general is beneficial for reforms in the public service.
Its secretary-general, Abdul Rahman Mohd Nordin, said the union fully supported the move in the interest of the nation.
"It is beneficial for the government because these individuals have extensive experience and can bring the best practices that the government desires for their new policy.
"These secretaries-general have served in various departments and ministries, and their experience can bring positive changes to their new posts," he told the 'New Straits Times'.
Rahman said the reshuffle also allowed the secretaries-general to go beyond their comfort zone in serving their ministries.
"They cannot remain with the same mindset in a new position, they need to have fresh ideas and be open to new perspectives in line with their skills and experience."
Today, a sweeping reshuffle of secretaries-general took place across seven ministries.
Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the reshuffle was aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in the public sector.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had, on Sept 2, said Shamsul Azri would work closely with his team and civil servants to improve service delivery and meet the expectations of the civil service and the public.
Shamsul Azri, previously the director-general of the Public-Private Partnership Unit (Ukas), succeeded Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali, whose term ended on Aug 10.
Shamsul Azri's 30 years of public service experience included roles in the Finance Ministry, Public Service Department and the state government administration.