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PM rejects claims of weak oversight, says Cabinet performance under constant review

The Prime Minister insists ministers meeting targets, tells MPs integrity breaches will not be tolerated

Updated 5 months ago · Published on 26 Feb 2026 8:39AM

PM rejects claims of weak oversight, says Cabinet performance under constant review
Anwar says every ministry operates under clearly defined and measurable key performance indicators, with outcomes assessed at regular intervals - February 26, 2026

PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pushed back against suggestions of lax ministerial oversight, telling Parliament that his Cabinet’s performance is subject to continuous evaluation under a structured, results-driven framework.

In a written parliamentary reply, Anwar said every ministry operates under clearly defined and measurable key performance indicators, with outcomes assessed at regular intervals.

“Achievements are evaluated periodically and monitored by relevant agencies such as the Madani Monitoring Unit and the Performance Acceleration Coordination Unit (Pacu),” he said.

He was responding to Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim (PN–Arau), who questioned whether the Prime Minister remained committed to the doctrine of Cabinet accountability and whether ministers who performed poorly would face decisive consequences, including resignation, in keeping with good governance, administrative integrity and accountability to Parliament and the public.

Anwar maintained that the present Cabinet had executed its responsibilities with integrity and fulfilled the duties and targets assigned to their respective portfolios.

On the broader question of governance, he said the administration was intensifying institutional reforms, including strengthening the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Plan, enhancing the role of the National Audit Department and reinforcing the Cabinet Special Committee on Anti-Corruption.

“The government will not tolerate any violation of integrity.

“Accountability is not merely about penalties, but also about correction, continuous improvement and moral responsibility to the people,” he said.

He added that the government would continue fostering a culture rooted in high performance and ethical conduct to ensure ministries function effectively, efficiently and in a manner that commands public confidence. - February 26, 2026

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