26 (vi) Implementing reforms to ensure accountability and transparency in the disbursement of state funds and the sanctioning of projects that consider environmental and community impacts. (vii) Reforming oversight agencies such as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Hence, Table 1 depicts the initiatives proposed by this article to restore institutional trust in public services based on the seven strategies enumerated in the book. Table 1: Proposed Public Service Initiatives Strategies Proposed Public Service Initiatives Promoting the formation of organisations that work towards establishing and sustaining trust. The formation of the Trust Institute, composed of government, public, and private entities. This institute's purpose is as follows: To serve as a trust research institute and learning laboratory that informs institutional leadership, strategy, and sustained action. Exploring technological and cultural mechanisms to promote intercultural and intersocietal trust Exploring technological and cultural mechanisms or institutions to promote trust across diverse cultures and societies. Implementing term limits, enhancing interstate relations, combating corruption, and enacting new legislation to safeguard Malaysian democracy. Conducting a comprehensive study on the proposed enhancement of existing laws and the introduction of new laws. Reevaluate Malaysia's global and regional diplomacy and foreign relations. To reconsider Malaysia’s foreign policy stance in light of the following factors (Choong, 2022): China's significance as one of the world's superpowers. Neutrality and inclusive cooperation. Bolstering bilateral relations with the regional authority. Current significant partners of Malaysia include the United States, Europe, and India. Key player within ASEAN. Taking the initiative and collaborating with ASEAN partners to operationalize the ASEAN Perspective on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP), which envisions ASEAN centrality as the guiding principle for promoting cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Enhancing mechanisms for feedback and communication between the legislature, government institutions, and grassroots and local communities. Providing effective (correct and effective) feedback and communication mechanisms. Implementing a national communications plan (Mustaffa, 2022). Encourage evidence-based decision making in response to received feedback. Implementing reforms to ensure accountability and transparency in the disbursement of state funds and the sanctioning of projects that consider environmental and community impacts. Increasing Grants for Economic, Infrastructure, and Social Development (Tahap) Reviewing and enhancing indicators and Tahap grant distribution. Implementing development initiatives in accordance with state priorities and requirements. Special incentive to states that gazette new protected areas. Enhancing the use of State Road Maintenance Grant allocations Penerapan Konsep MADANI dalam Perkhidmatan Awam
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