NEWLY-appointed Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip said the government will conduct engagement sessions as an immediate initiative.
This would include various enforcement agencies at both the federal and state levels and with relevant non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and civil societies in order to develop detailed terms of reference for the new function.
“We will also conduct roadshows throughout the state to promote this new function in the state administration.
“I will report on further progress of this function in future meetings,” he said in his winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly sitting here yesterday.
Talib explained that the Ombudsman function is to investigate and resolve disputes between the people and the government.
“It ensures that government services are done effectively and without malpractices and corruption through the application of the principle of check and balance.
“The Ombudsman is one of the ways of resolving disputes outside the court,” he said.
