KUALA LUMPUR: The government is expected to save around RM500 million annually following its disbandment of four bodies as agencies, as announced by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. The four entities are the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), Special Affairs Department (JASA), National Council of Professors (MPN), and Federal Village Development and Security Committee (JKKP). Economic expert, Prof Dr Barjoyai Bardai, said the government can save around RM200 million annually on wages, and RM300 million a year on administrative costs. Dr Mahathir yesterday announced the disbandment of JASA, MPN, SPAD and JKKP, after chairing the Pakatan Harapan government’s first Cabinet meeting. “The dissolution of these institutions is not just to save management costs, but also reduces bureaucracy, duplication of duties and expediting the decision-making process,” he said.

Source: New Strait Times May 23, 2018 10:52 UTC