Abstract
The Power of Deeds: The Untold Story of Abdul Kadir Shamsuddin (Book review)
Highlights
Within the first 20 years of achieving independence, Malaysia had a great need for public administrative figures that were capable of forming ideas for the country’s development, when the setting up of institutions was still in its infancy
While in office as the Chief Secretary of the Government of Malaysia, the visionary Abdul Kadir spearheaded other significant civil service reforms, including the avoidance of laws that were bureaucratic in nature, introducing the feedback and monitoring system, and researching into the appropriate wage scale
After six years of serving as the Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia, Abdul Kadir retired in 1976. He was appointed as Chairman and Chief Executive of the national oil company PETRONAS (Petronas Nasional Berhad)
Summary
Within the first 20 years of achieving independence, Malaysia had a great need for public administrative figures that were capable of forming ideas for the country’s development, when the setting up of institutions was still in its infancy. The biography sheds light on Abdul Kadir’s career path from his humble beginnings in the civil service, up to Abdul Kadir becoming the Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia.
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