The public sector needs to undertake bold transformation by adopting new approach to revitalise, reshape and re-invent

government structures and administrative procedures to fit the requirements of a high income nation.

The New Economic Model concluding part report issued by the National Economic Advisory Council today, said reforms would require the government bureaucracy to embrace a new paradigm.

"The relationship between the functions of federal, state and local governments must be reviewed and re-designed to be more responsive and to focus on outcomes.

"Institutional change agents such as Pemandu and Pemudah must drive this process," the report said.

Public sector reforms must also support improvements in the functioning of the judiciary system, the report said, adding that people and investor confidence directly related to their perception on the administration of justice.

"The re-invention and transformation of public sector institutions must accommodate the new realities of global investment, finance, technology and human talent flows.

"The vision is to create seamless government that supports the Malaysian global supply chain," its said.

Unlike in the past, the report said, the government's role should now be less interventionist and more facilitative.

It called for a review of activity overlaps and duplications between and among central agencies and ministries, introduce best practice, and leverage on ICT for hassle-free business licensing, efficiency gains and reduction of the incidence for corruption.

The report also spelled out efforts to spur judicial administrative reform which would include the setting up of new specialised courts and tribunals to hear cases concerning environmental, fiscal and maritime issues.

- Bernama