Kuala lumpur: Malaysia is targeting a leap into the top 15 of the International Public Service Index, on par with developed countries such as South Korea, as part of efforts to transform the nation's administrative machinery into one of the best in the world. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the target was set to ensure that the country's public service was not only efficient, but also recognised globally, in line with the MADANI Government's reform agenda. According to BERNAMA News Agency, Malaysia is currently ranked 40th based on the Blavatnik Index released by Oxford University. Shamsul Azri mentioned during an appearance on RTM's 'Bicara Naratif' programme that he will strive to elevate Malaysia's position to at least match South Korea at number 15 during his tenure. Achieving this goal requires a paradigm shift among civil servants to understand the people's needs and sentiments. To drive the reform agenda, the Public Service Reform Agenda (ARPA) has been launched, focusing on five main thrusts, including the appreciation of values and governance, human capital development, service delivery, and public-private synergy. Shamsul Azri emphasized the government's commitment through the mega programme 'Rancakkan MADANI Bersama Malaysiaku', set to be held in Putrajaya from Dec 5 to 7, marking the third anniversary of the Unity Government administration. This year's programme will concentrate on three key objectives: evaluating and showcasing the progress of ARPA and the Special Task Force on Agency Reform (STAR), strengthening the culture of performance, integrity and empathy in public service, and enhancing collaboration between the government, private sector and the people through a whole-of-nation approach. The initiative aims to ensure inclusivity across all societal segments, from children to senior citizens. In conjunction with this, the National Public Service Reform Convention will feature five forum sessions discussing critical issues such as bureaucratic reforms a nd the direction of the MADANI Government. Shamsul Azri believes that such initiatives are crucial for providing clarity on ongoing reform efforts to achieve the global target.