Bersyukurlah Dengan Pekerjaan Kamu

Aku kerja hari-hari dari pukul 8 pagi hingga pukul 6 petang. Itu waktu pejabat atas kertas sahaja. Petang hingga awal malam asyik kena hadir majlis makan malam, majlis perjumpaan, macam-macam majlis. Tengah malam pula, pergi operasi. Masuk tapak pembinaan penuh lubang, kayu tajam, paku berkarat. Balik rumah awal pagi. Letih mengantuk tak cukup rehat.

Mesyuarat hampir setiap hari. Tiap jam ada staf dan pegawai datang jumpa. Beratus-ratus keputusan sehari kena buat. Silap hari bulan, esok datang SPRM, kena tata tertib, kena buang kerja, hilang pencen.

Hari minggu terbang ke Ibu Pejabat. Kadang-kadang pergi dengan kereta. Merempuh 7-8 jam perjalanan. Pergi sana kerana mesyuarat dengan bos besar. Terima pengarahan baru yang harus dilaksanakan. Ada polisi baru. Ada program baru. 

Akhir bulan, gaji masuk. Tolak sana tolak sini, belanja benda itu belanja benda ini. Bil-bil juga sampai rumah. Semua juga kena bayar. Semak-semak baki, tinggal serba sedikit untuk Tabung Haji, ASB dan bagi pada orang tua.

Bila fikir-fikir, kerja seperti kuba balar. Galo sana galo sini. Fikir nak pecah kepala. Nak pergi kerja, balik kerja asyik risau takut ada orang ikut. Mata tak pernah lekang tegok cermin belakang, cermin sisi kereta kalau-kalau ada orang cuba rapat. Masa rehat, masa nak berkebun, masa nak berbadminton hampir tiada. Cubaan orang nak bagi duit ada sentiasa.

Tapi gaji banyak tu jer. Bonus bantuan kewangan pun RM500 sahaja. Kereta tak besar mana. Rumah pun rumah lama. Tak berapa cukup nak buat ubahsuai. Hutang rumah pun lama lagi nak habis bayar. 

Tak macam kawan-kawan sesekolah dan sedarjah dulu. Ada syarikat kapal, ada syarikat minyak, ada syarikat IT. Ada gaji RM50,000 sebulan, ada gaji lebih RM100,000 sebulan. Ada yang dapat bonus 6 bulan, ada 12 bulan. Ada rumah macam istana. Kereta Mercedes, Lexus 4x4, BMW, pergi melancong ke London, Paris, Tokyo, main salji. 

Mereka mampu menderma bersedeqah buat sekolah tahfiz, buat serambi surau, beli 3-4 ekor lembu buat korban untuk orang miskin, beri sumbangan kepada kawan-kawan sudah beratur-ratus ringgit. Tiap tahun, tiap 6 bulan terbang ke Mekah buat umrah.

Hari minggu mereka lepak sama kawan-kawan, main golf, memancing laut dalam dengan kapal besar, menembak, berkaraoke. Sembang projek besar beratus ribu, berjuta-juta. Untung cukup untuk bayar deposit kereta dan buat rumah baru.

Bestnya kalau dapat jadi macam kawan-kawan yang kaya, senang dan gembira. Rasa macam nak berhenti kerja kerajaan nih. Nak berniaga macam kawan-kawan. Nak senang dan kaya macam kawan-kawan.

Ish ishh ishhh. Astaghfirullahal'azim. Kabar tak aku nih? 

Tahu tak, aku kerja ni, walau kerja banyak, berbahaya, tak cukup masa berehat, berisiko, tapi kerja aku ini adalah untuk negara. Keselamatan negara dan kesejahteraan rakyat bergantung kepada kerja aku ni. Jika aku tak buat kerja, kedaulatan negara akan pasti tergadai! Anak bangsa mungkin rosak telan dadah, telan pil kuda, langgar pelacur, berjudi. Peluang berniaga dan pekerjaan mungkin kena rampas oleh orang asing kalau aku pejam mata.

Aku mungkin tak dapat pergi umrah, aku mungkin tak mampu bersedeqah, aku mungkin tidak ada masa untuk membaca quran, tetapi kerja aku ini membawa manfaat kepada 30 juta rakyat Malaysia. Bayangkan berapa pahala yang mungkin tuhan bagi aku sebagai ganjaran jika aku bersyukur dan ikhlas buat kerja!

Kerja aku nampak berat walau gaji kecil. Namun tahu tak, aku ada kuasa menangkap orang buat salah. Boleh mendakwa orang yang melanggar undang-undang. Aku boleh masuk airport sampai ke pintu kapal terbang. Aku boleh berjalan dan bersalam dengan Perdana Menteri, Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Menteri, Menteri Besar, Ketua Jabatan Kerajaan. Kalau aku ada masalah, aku boleh telefom je kawan-kawan dalam kerajaan.

Haaaa...kawan kau yang kaya senang ada keistimewaan macam kau ada? Emmm...

Eh lagu tu pulok. Okay lah. Tak jadi resign lah. Banyak juga benda yang aku tak tahu kerja kerajaan ni. Banyak kelebihan dan keistimewaan.

Aku insaf. Aku nak kerja rajin-rajin sampai pencen. Aku nak berbakti pada rakyat, negeri, negara, bangsa dan agamaku. Aku bersyukur kerana dapat kerja ini.

Nukilan Ripin Niknah

Grooming Junior Officers

I like to teach....got no time yet to write :( 

Okay, my first paragraph is a follows. 

Leading a group of followers often associated with achieving a mission, objective or purpose. In doing so, a leader will state a target and lead the team to work to achieve the target. Some leaders give an order to their followers and leave it to the team to plan, manage and working towards achieving the target. There is also a leader who always make it clear to his or her team about what to achieve, what to do, how to do and give the team a freedom in their mission to achieve the target.

Battle of the PTDs

Administrative and Diplomatic Service corps or famously known as PTD attracts very aggressive, high quality, high performing individuals.

Sometimes you have got to have that oomph that only PTDs can bring.

"I know that if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere." joked anonymous.

*the above paragraphs are the quotes from AFP news report on 'Battle of the New Yorkers' that refers to the fight between two New Yorkers' Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump for the 45th president of the United States of America.

Challenges As A Civil Servant

Kala Lupur, 20 December 2015 - Good morning mek, tok we, abe, adik, kakok, pok cik & mok cik and readers. Happy Reading.

What would you do when you are asked to implement a political decision that you consider may anger public and people as a whole?

As a civil servant you just have to do it. You serve the rakyat based on orders, instructions and policies made by the politicians. The politicians, in this context refer to the government of the day elected by the people such as the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Chief Ministers and Excos. They decide what the government plan to do for the country. 

Under the democracy system which our country has been adopting since Independence, lawmakers who won the election and command the majority, form the government. The Parliament, is an institution of highest authority debates, votes and decides laws governing the country and it is part of the democracy system. The Parliament also approves money for the government to spend within the parameters set in the laws. 

There are two sides of group in the parliament. The group that form the government and the other one is the group who are not part of the government. Both members of the groups have won the constituency seats in the general election. It means, the members are the elected representative of the people. The democracy system practically recognises, only the group that forms the government able to carry out responsibilities for and on behalf of the people because the rule "majority wins" is the essence of democracy.

Okeh, merapu banyok pulok aku pasal sistem demokrasi nih. Let's continue...

The civil service is the machinery exists to serve the government which has a mandate from the parliament. The government decides and approves policies, programs, implements projects, activities and renders services for the people because they are chosen and elected to do it. That is the government's responsibilities. Who will execute these things? The civil servants!!!

Back to the question "what would you do when you are asked to implement a political decision that you consider may anger public and people as a whole?

As a civil servant, the above question should not arise at all. The execution of a political decision by the government is the absolute responsibilities of the civil servants. Failing to fulfil its responsibilities will make them deserve for a strongest condemnation by the government. On the other side, the Opposition has no authority rights to call upon the government's civil servants not to obey, comply or follow the governments instructions.

Jeng jeng jeng.....dilema dilema nih....pah nok wat gano nih?

To join the civil service requires certain quality. Among the pre-requites are ability to analyse, critical thinking, decisive and most importantly is the ability to advise the government. Civil servant is the pulse and brain of the government. They are located in villages, districts, states and federal administration capital. Some are posted overseas in the neigbouring countries, the near region and far away of the globe. A significant number of personel are also embedded in the society, community and economy as the government representatives in NGO organisations, universities, institutions, corporations and world bodies. 

Information is in the hands of the civil servants because of their mammoth spread and variety of service they are doing. This is the power that no body should take for granted even the political masters. That is why a civil servant plays important roles in developing and preserving the prosperity of the country. Formulating policies, drafting and enforcing laws, executing programs, fulfilling the needs of the people upon orders by the government, are all placed on the shoulder of the civil servants. Thereafter, they are the ones who monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the outcome post-implementation. How well the people receive, react, respond and determine the future fate of the government.

Should an officer feels that a political decision may cause negative effects to the people or country, he or she must has a sense of responsibility to properly advise the consequence from the implementation of the decision. Do not stop there. The concerned officer should be ready with alternatives to offer to the politicians who give the command. There are many ways and means to complement the politicians make a decision. The officer of course needs to be knowledgeable and experienced on the government's policies, rules, regulations, procedures, contraints and capable to anticipate of the future. Again, it is all about information plus the qualities that have been mentioned in the above paragraphs.

What about if the politicians do not budge? The words "just do it" come out from that politicians. Then, there is no more "multiple" choices like A, B, C, etc. Just Do It. But of cource, it has to follow proper procedures, processes and go through the righful approval authority. At this stage, a civil servant has to fulfill its pledge and responsibility to serve the government of the day.

Consequences? If it turns out that the people get angry, protest and suffer from the implementation of a decision by the politicians, the civil service should not be put in the trial chamber of the people's court. The judge and the prosecutor is only one, The People who determines the future fate of the government and its politicians.

Meanwhile, a civil servant will continue to do their jobs serving the people. Your politics? Just leave it at home. 

-- Ripin Niknah

My frustrations...

Sometimes I feel those who are in the grade of Staff I, II, III (Turus 1, 2, 3) or Super Scale A, B and C (Jusa A, B, C) are no better than those in grade 41 or 44.

When there is an important decision to be made they are not able to make it.

When there is a critical decision that must be made by the political masters they are not able to offer advice to their masters.

When there is a task that requires them to carry it out, they do not know how to execute it. Instead, they "subcontract" it to their subordinates.

When they are given a responsibility, they delegate it to their subordinates.

They only know to give orders but in fact do not know what to do and how to do. What they know is finding "who to do".

They lack of bravery to approach and persuade their political masters to reverse a bad decision made.

They are weak in offering ideas and guidance to their subordinates. They leave it to their officers to crack the head and think.

They are good in saying bombastic words such as strategic, transformation, tactical, intelligent, way forward, high standards and so on and so forth but those are just words. When asked what are the measurements and specific expectations, they are clueless.

They attempt to demonstrate that they are leading the team but in reality they just follow what are being told by their subordinates.

They pretend as if they know everything. Factually, they know nothing. Never admit of mistakes.

I wonder if they are actually better than those who are in the lower grades. I am curious whether they arrive at the top of ladder of hierarchy because they are good or because someone at the top like them for being the king apple polisher?

I don't have any specific answer for that...I'm just expressing my frustration.

Soalan Pengetahuan Am Untuk Masuk PTD

Contoh Soalan Pengetahuan Am Untuk Masuk PTD

1. Bagi negara-negara Komanwel, apakah nama jawatan ketua perwakilan negara asing?

A) Komisiomer

B) Duta

C) Pesuruhjaya

D) Konsular

E) Ketua Setiausaha

2. Malaysia menjadi Pengerusi ASEAN pada tahun?
A) 2005
B) 2009
C) 2011
D) 2013
E) 2015

3. Di dalam perhubungan antarabangsa, hubungan antara satu negara dengan satu negara yang lain dinamakan?
A) Hubungan dua hala
B) Hubungan perbagai hala
C) Hubungan diplomasi
D) Hubungan erat
E) Hubungan dua pemimpin negara

Promotion Exercise

The recent promotion exercise by the Public Service Department (PSD) has taught me one important thing. Read further for the details...

Several officers who worked hard and dedicated serving the organisation were left out from the promotion exercise. One of the main reasons was due to the so called performance evaluation marks were below certain benchmark level used by the central agency PSD. Instead of giving promotion to the existing long serving officers, outsiders who had just joined the organisation were rewarded. The reason being was that the outsiders scored higher appraisal evaluation marks. 

However, PSD failed to recognise the fact that appraisal evaluation by immediate supervisor was very subjective and depended upon the level of generosity of the evaluator and how he perceives the excellenct working criteria and performance result. This is the result of the organisational's performance culture and working environment. Different organisations may have different way and benchmarks how it evaluate their people's performance. For example, the 90% marks and above could be given to those who excel in work performance. But, for some organisations, the excellence criterion is defined within the range of 85% to 90%. The score above 90% would only be give to a handful employees who had shown exemplary and outstanding achievements.

Therefore, if the PSD were to maintain this outdated promotion system, I have learned one thing. If you cannot change the system, then live it with the system and find ways how to exploit the system to your advantage.

What did I learn? When you feel your promotion is coming, be sure to keep reminding your boss of a fair appraisal evaluation. I would not hesitate to request from my supervisor for higher marks if I fully satisfied with my performance. I will clearly say to my supervisor that his fair contribution will have an impact on my soon to be higher grade promotion. I believe, by telling the truth (about our feeling) will result in a win-win situation. My supervisor and effectively the organisation will benefit from positive performance of highly motivated of mine. And of course, I will get higher appraisal marks from the supervisor and hopefully be considered for promotion by the PSD. I give work commitment, my supervisor gives me a high evaluation score. So, fair what???

PTD Interview Tips & Interview Questions

Initially I considered a post on tips for PTD interview would be a redundant effort. On internet, there are so many tips, guides, advices, dos & don'ts on how to achieve a success in interview.

I am fully aware of that. That's why I did not write the post. The information on internet would be suffice to arm the interviewees with information, tips and guides. Generally speaking, those information are applicable for PTD interviews and other face-to-face meeting between the potential employees and employers. If, there are differences, it may require a slight adjustment to suit the nature of the job post and employers.

I have been receiving a lot of messages and emails asking me for PTD interview tips from my blog readers. Okay, I am not going to disappoint you guys. You are my valued readers. Let's the story begins....

A Story How I Get PTD Interview

On one fine day in the evening, after returning home from the office, I looked at the mailbox. There was a letter in it. I took it and opened the envelope while walking up to the second floor of the 5 stories low cost flat. On the envelope, there was a print "URUSAN SERI PADUKA BAGINDA". I was clueless why the Agong sent me a letter. I even forgot about my application for PTD. A few months before that, I had attended the PTD Assessment Centre (PAC). I didn't know if I succeeded the PAC. "Congratulations, you have been called for an interview...PTD!!!", that's what the letter said. Emmm..okay....that was how to describe my feeling when I received the SPA's invitation letter for the interview. I was not so excited. Maybe because I already had a permanent job. Salary was not an issue.

Information Gathering

Nevertheless, I took the opportunity of been given a chance for an interview to do a little bit research. I read newspapers everyday. The first three pages of the papers often report the news and development that are considered as contemporary news and mainstream issues. Be it domestic or international. International and business sections, I gave no miss to read. Sport and entertainment, I read casually. The most serious thing that I paid serious attention to read was the editorial articles. The newspapers that I read were Bahasa Malaysia (Berita Harian daily, Mingguan Malaysia on weekend) and English (mostly The Star). Watching news especially the prime time news Buletin Utama was like a compulsory TV movie for me.

Reading newspapers and watching news have helped me to be acquainted with current news & issues domestically and internationally, refresh my memory about names and ministries' roles of the Malaysian cabinet ministers, international leaders, not forgetting the economic and financial situation of our country, the region and international.

Living in the internet edge has made my research process at the finger tips. The distance was just a mouse click and push of the button. I searched and printed the list of Cabinet Ministers. Memorised their full names and titles. Undertook the fact finding about who the Secretary to the Government (KSN) is, Director General of Public Service (KPPA or Ketua Pengarah Perkhidmatan Awam) and the Secretary Generals of major ministries such as the Ministry of Finance, Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if you are interested to become a diplomat lah) and information about roles and functions of government ministries and departments.

I was going to attend an interview for the post of PTD. It would be an unforgiven mistake if I didn't know what the PTD was all about, what do they do, what are their roles and functions, their history and anything about PTD. So, I read everything concerning PTD so that if I were asked about PTD, I would be ever ready to answer them.

Interview Day

A day before the d' Day I took a haircut and shaved my face. I want to be presentable during the interview. At night, I put all my academic certificates, curriculum activities and all kind of awards and recognitions that I had (including the certificate Employee of the Year that I received during my years of service at the company I was working at that time) in a clear folder. Prior to that I made a photocopy all of them and compiled them in a set of documents compilation which I intended to give them to the panel of interviewers.

I wore a blue long sleeve shirt, dark pants, black leather shoe with dark socks. I didn't wear longsuit because I had never have a longsuit jacket in my life. I knew if had it, I would be better dressed for this kind of interview. I had a breakfast before I went to Putrajaya to ensure that I have enough energy while waiting for my turn to be called into the interview room. It's going to be a long wait which turned out very true. I waited for more than two hours before been called in.

While waiting for my turn at the interview waiting area, I look around. I saw a number of PTD interviewee candidates. Majority of them looked very smartly dressed with a nice looking longsuit for gentlemen and the ladies with baju kurung and corporate dresses. Some of them even took extra effort by putting a name tag on their shirt. "Wowww!" I said in my heart..."Are they really serious to become a PTD?". 

How about my feeling before the interview? Of course, I was really nervous. I had butterflies in my stomach. But I was confident. I thought I had nothing to worry or disappointed even if I fail to secure the post. I had set in my mind that I would be able to take any question from the interviewes. I observed that the interview time for each candidate was around between 20 and 40 minutes. That was too long!!!

My turn had arrived. I knocked the door, smiled and greeted the gentlemen in the room with 'salam'. They welcomed me and invited me to sit. One of the gentlemen started the conversation by asking me to introduce my name, family, education and working experience. The atmosphere was so casual. Just like the interviewers and me were having a chitchat conversation. There were two or three interviewers in the room (my apology for weak memory of mine). One of them represented the HR function department of either the SPA or JPA. I knew it because they mostly asked questions related to human resource matters. The others, I think they were from ministries or government departments and had specialisations in their respective fields. They were responsible to challenge my ability with tougher questions and to some extents provoked me.

I could not remember what were other questions the interview panel asked me and what I had answered. Except the question "If you are accepted in PTD service, which ministry do you want to work?...and Why?". "Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education and the Foreign Affairs Ministry" I said. However, I could not remember what were the reasons that I put forward to them.

The interview session ended without I realised I had been in the room for quite sometime. I thanked the interviewers for giving me the chance for an interview. I walked out the room but I felt dissatisfied. I didn't know whether I did well or otherwise. I was thinking that the panels were not serious. Most of the questions asked, I did not have issues in answering them. I was not stressful at all! That's why I could not remember majority of the questions that were asked to me. I guess I had spent around 30 minutes in the room without realising it. I felt it was like only 10 minutes!

I left the place with empty head. All the burdens had been cleared. I had done my best. I left my hope to the God and prayed that the God would answer my prayer...to be accepted as a PTD.

That's all the story about how I underwent the PTD interview. I was fortunate because that was the one and the only PTD interview I had gone through. Actually there are some lessons learned could be mined from the story above. I leave it to you guys to interpret it.

Later, I will be writing about tips and guides and what will be the most probably asked question by the PTD Interview Panel.

........14 December 2013.."I'm back!!!"

Tips and Guides

1. You have to be prepared. Everything! From the physical looks, emotion and of course the knowledge. A PTD is expected to know many things especially on areas that fall under the PTD's eight core job scope.

2. Be calm and sincere when answer the questions and during the interaction session with the interviewers.

3. Try to act and behave like a PTD. You can observe how a Government officer talk, speak, think, socialising with peers and community. Demonstrate explicitly that you are smart, sharp thinker, respect people and able to lead.

4. Avoid arrogant attitude, talk like you are only the best and right, indecisive, shy feeling, disrespectful toward the interviewers and peers. Don't show anything that looks stupid. Avoid them at all costs!!!

5. Ask yourself whether you are really serious want to be a PTD...and the most importantly why you want to be a PTD. If possible, try to take the opportunity to share this during your interview session. Usually, you will be asked "Do you have anything to ask/say?" at the end of the interview. There you go...you must grab this opportunity. I can confidently tell you that there will be a follow up question "How would you......" if you follow this particular tip. 

6. Do your level best in everything you do. People will notice that though it is unspoken behaviour. After that, leave it to Allah. Ameen.

The Most Likely Asked Questions for PTD Interview

*These are not the actual questions from any sources either the JPA or SPA or the interviewers itself. But, they are what I feel that will be asked and if I were the interviewer of the PTD interview"

About yourself:

1. "Tell us briefly about yourself" and "Why is it interesting for us?".

2. "Where/How long have you worked before and how can you relate your experience with PTD".

3. "What are the good/bad things you have done in your life?".

About PTD

1. "Why do you choose PTD/Government job....not other scheme/private company's job?". "Do you know that PTD/Government job salary is lower than private?". "Why do you still want to be a PTD?'.

2. "What are the PTD core job functions/main roles/areas/responsibilities".

3. "How can you contribute if you are given the PTD job?".

4. "Name one of the PTD officers that you know". (This refers to high achievers, leaders, successful example of PTDs...not your friend ya!).

5. "What ministry do you prefer to work and why?". (There is a catch in this question. If you are specific then be prepared to explain about the ministry you have chosen. May be the interviewer wants to see your flexibility level about how you accept your posting (either the ministry/location of not your choice). For your information, a PTD will never settled where he/she lives until the retirement day. So, be prepared to sacrifice your entire life once you become a PTD!

Current Issues

1. "What is GTP, ETP, NKRA, NKEA, 1Malaysia, high income nations etc?".

2. "What do you think about the effectiveness of the Government's effort in addressing public transportation problems?".

3. "National unity/political differences/national security/high cost of living/brain drain etc...what is your opinion?".

Politics? My personal advice, try to be neutral. If you want to say something, just talk about positive contribution. If possible and I strongly recommend this, don't say anyting negative about the political parties that you do not support. You maybe provoked along the line but try to maintain on the track!

I think that's all about the PTD Interview Tips. And I would like to say Do your level best. A good luck will not come unless you have prepared to grab that good luck. 

Cheers! If you have anything extra you would like to ask me, just drop your comment here. And please help your friends or relatives who may want to join PTD as you do by sharing this tips. PTD ALWAYS HELPS OTHERS!

PTD Pegawai Tadbir dan Diplomatik / Administration and Diplomatic Officer

Information, Tips and Guides about PTD 

There are so many articles written about PTD. PTD is the Malay acronym of Pegawai Tadbir dan Diplomatik that refers to a service scheme in the Malaysian Civil Service administration but quite often, PTD also is known as Perkhidmatan Tadbir dan Diplomatik. The former means the officer that is appointed by the Government under the service scheme of the latter. In English they are translated as the Administration and Diplomatic Officer or Service respectively.

As I am fully aware that PTD is considered as one of the most sought after jobs in Malaysia especially among the fresh graduates and the private sector employees who want to switch the job to Government job, I have written a number of postings and articles that are directly related to PTD. I also put some contents that I gathered from other authors who wrote about PTD on my blog http://saupee.blogspot.com.

Considering that all the postings are located on different pages of this blog, I have taken the initiative to consolidate them in one page for ease of searching and reference. I hope this will be the main one stop centre for those who wish to gather information about PTD. 

As a matter of facts, the original postings will remain on their respective page. This page will serve to provide you with direct links that will bring you straight to the page of your interest. 

Here we go:-

The MUST read articles if you want to join PTD!

Must read: PTD The Premier Service and Glamour Civil Servant / Pegawai Tadbir danDiplomatik

New posting: PTD Interview Tips & Interview Questions

Why I Choose PTD As My Career?

Sample of PTD Assessment's (PAC) Group Tasking

PTD Job Vacancy: Administration and Diplomatic Service (Pegawai Tadbirdan Diplomatik)

PTD dan Parlimen

PTD Penggubal Dasar Negara

8 Bidang Utama / Pengkhususan PTD

Kenapa Saya Memilih PTD Sebagai Kerjaya?

Official Sources

Official Website Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam (SPA)

Online Application Form SPA

Job Description of PTD

INTAN - Selection Process and Recruitment of PTD

Official Website Persatuan Perkhidmatan Tadbir dan Diplomatik

Other valuable information about PTD and Government job:

You Walk The Talk First

Why MBA Is Not All Good

A Fair View of PTD, please

Mencari makna kemunculan JUSA dan Turus Korporat — Dr Khir Toyo

18 skim sektor awam wajar contohi sistem PTD

A New Breed of Civil Servants

If you like the articles and postings, please share them with your friends, sisters, brothers and family members so that everybody will also reap the benefits!

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Me as a PTD also welcome any question or query from this site's visitors. I will try my best to answer all the question posted on this blog. Please do not hesitate to leave your comments here ya!!! or you may also email me for any private message. CHIAU.......

Why PTD Dominates Top Posts in Malaysian Civil Service?

Have you ever given a thought that all KSNs, KSUs and majority of Director Generals of government agencies posts are occupied by a group of PTDs?

I am one hundred and twenty percent confident that many of us are aware or were told that the Secretary of the Government (KSN), Secretary Generals, Director Generals, Directors and the State Secretaries posts are mostly the PTDs officers. They hold majority of top posts, the number one decision maker at the Ministries, Government Departments and agencies.

Some of them, even after retiring from the service are appointed as the Chairman as well as the Directors of Government Linked Companies (GLCs). They are enjoying the priviledges right from the first day of appointment as PTD until their post service. May be until the last day of their life!

Are those top posts specially reserved for PTD? 

The simple answer is NO..NO..NO!!!

But, why do PTDs dominate the majority of importants appointments? The answers are....

Do come again for misterious reasons!!! Sooonnnn.....

Updated on 27 June 2013

There are several key reasons why PTDs dominate majority of top positions in the government. 

PTD are trained to be a leader

The career roadmap for PTD officers is designed on a long term basis. The Public Service Department or JPA (Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam is responsible to chart career direction for PTD right from the first day of joining the service until retirement. We are living in multimensions, working and training. Apart from day to day to accomplish works related tasks, we are also required to attend courses, workshops, seminars, conventions, talks, forums and meetings. I would say, a PTD will not be sitting in the office throughout 30 days in a month without going out at least once a month. We are exposed to various kind of trainings from office administration, coaching, motivation, negotiation to leadership course.

The objective of attending the training is to equip a PTD with knowledge and experience so that he or she will become a capable leader in leading an organisation.

Variety of exposures

As I mentioned earlier, PTDs attended multi-disciplines training course. Unlike the other closed-service schemes which mostly focused on their respective profession. For example, accountant officers have also got the opportunity to attend a training but their training module could be on finance and figures related and more concentrated.

A PTD must has the ability to command and possess theoritical knowledge and practical experiences in all aspects of managing people and the organisation. In order to master and enriching working experience, PTDs work in many departments within an organisation before being promoted to a higher post. The job rotation is regularly implemented. A PTD may have to work in two and more departments, doing different works within a span of five years period such as human resourse, project management and public policy.

Besides the variety of job specifications, a PTD is also posted to different locations either in the big cities or rural areas. He or she could also be sent to overseas for international organisation or placed at Malaysian representative offices in foreign countries.

PTD has no idea where to settle down

Probably, one of the question which a PTD will not be able to answer is "where would they plan to retire?". 

To be cont'....

EXCLUSIVE:  Most of the readers will not miss to read the article below. A very insightful words written by a PTD on How to become a PTD, How a PTD thinks, speaks, teamwork, leads and handling the pressures. A must read if you are interested in becoming a respectable PTD!

PTD aspirants WAJIB/MUST read this PTD The Premier Service and Glamour Civil Servant

Sample of PTD Assessment's (PAC) Group Tasking

Below is one of the sample of a case that have been assigned to PTD aspirants during the PAC test.

THE OLD MAN, THE GIRL AND THE SAILOR

In a faraway place one day, a ship sank in a storm. Five survivors scrambled aboard two life boats: a sailor, a yong woman and an old man in one boat; the young woman's fiance and his best friend in the second.

As the storm continued, two boats became separated. The first boat washed ashore on an island and was wrecked. The young woman searched in vain all day for the other boat or any sign of her fiance.

The next day, the weather cleared and she still could not locate her fiance. In the distance she could see another island. Hoping to find her fiance there, she begged the sailor to repair the boat and row her to the other island. He agreed to do so on condition that she sleep with him that night.

Distraught, she went to the old man for advice. "I can not tell you that is right or wrong for you". he said. "Look into your heart and follow it". Confused but desperate she agreed to the sailor's condition.

Next morning the sailor mended the boat and rowed her to the island. Jumping out of the boat, she ran up to the beach into the arm of her fiance. Then she decided to tell him about the previous night. In a rage, he pushed her away and said. "Get away from me! I don't want to see you again!" Weeping, she started to walk slowly down the beach.

Seeing her thus, the best friend went to her. put his arms around her and said. "I can tell you two have had an argument. I'll try to patch it up. but in the meantime I'll take care of you".

You are asked to evaluate the behaviour of the five people in the story. First, do this individually. before you discuss the story with others. Write the names of the people in the left hand column below, in order of how moral or immoral you think their actions were:

Your Evaluation Group Evaluation
1. (Most moral)............................ ................................................
2. ................................................ ................................................
3. ................................................ ................................................
4. ................................................ ................................................
5. (Least moral)........................... ................................................

Now, agree with other group members an overall ranking giving evaluations of the group as a whole. and write this in the column on the right. If this proved difficult try to understand why this might be so.

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PTD aspirants WAJIB/MUST read this PTD The Premier Service and Glamour Civil Servant

PTD Job Vacancy: Administration and Diplomatic Service (Pegawai Tadbir dan Diplomatik)

Link to Public Service Commission of Malaysia website (Pautan ke laman sesawang Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia)

http://www.spa.gov.my

PTD The Premier Service and Glamour Civil Servant / Pegawai Tadbir danDiplomatik

PENGUMUMAN / ANNOUNCEMENT: All information about PTD in one page, visit PTD Pegawai Tadbir dan Diplomatik / Administration and Diplomatic Officer page.

24 December 2012

While you are reading this blog, let me guess that you are keen to become a PTD or to the least wanted to gather some information about PTD. There are many websites and official sources written about the history and background of PTD. So, I am not going to touch on it or re-write about it. Here will be more informal things about PTD which are based on my personal experiences, feelings, touches, observations, dealings, lives, works, conversations and bla bla bla with this special species....

Becoming A PTD

At present time, PTD is among the most sought after post in the market. There are as high as 50,000 applicants applied for PTD every year. Those applicants come from almost all academic qualifications and multi disciplines working experiences except for Medical (due to bound by contract to serve as doctors). Some are even go extra sacrifices quitting jobs that earning much better than a PTD. Why? Because of perceptions that PTD is an elite and glamour post. However, it might not be true as some are seeking a more stable long term career and wanted to serve the nation!

Out of more than 50k PTD aspirants, only a handful succeeded and accepted as PTD. On average the Government through the Civil Service Commission or known as Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam (SPA) recruits between 300 to 500 PTDs per intake a year. If there are two intakes, the figures could be double in that paricular year. By simple mathematic, the chances of being selected as PTD is a mere 1% (500/50,000)! That's why there is a say that those who are selected as PTDs are considered as the 'cream of the cream'.

Does your academic qualification serves you as the ticket to be a PTD? The answer is 'NO'. But it may provide a bigger chance for you to be called to the selection processes. That's it! Irregardless of your degree, masters or PhD, local graduate or overseas degree holder there is no guarantee that you will succeed of being considered a place in PTD. What make PTD as one of the most difficult job to get? Because of its recruitment processes! This is because PTD requires only those with high quality skills and right attitude that you will be able to shoulder high expectations and responsibilities of running and administering this beloved nation.

PTD's selection processes are very unique which each of the candidates must undergone three processes. They are Written Test, PAC (PTD Accessment Centre) and interview. For example, out of 50k applications, there may be only 30,000 being called for PTD examination, the best of 3,000 will then be selected to attend the PAC which is conducted at INTAN Training Centres nationwide. Finally, after passing the rigorous evaluations and tests, 800 to 1,000 candidates will be interviewed by a panel appointed by SPA. If you have (I mean possess) and meet all the qualities and criterias to become a PTD, you will then be given an offer letter for PTD!

PTD Application Process

Applying for PTD post is very convenient. It can even be done at home. No paper form needed to be filled. Just visit SPA's website at this address http://www.spa.gov.my and fill up the application form. Tips! In order to get a higher chance to be called for the first process (PTD written examination), do make sure that you select PTD as the first choice then only followed by other service scheme posts. Don't be too worried if your degree's CGPA is too low, who knows the luck is with you! Generally, the higher CGPA will get the better chance. It's normal in these days...

Usually after one month you will receive an acknowledgement letter from SPA that your application has been received. It's a thrill moment because the letter is marked as "URUSAN SERI PADUKA BAGINDA" and you will be nervously open the letter wondering what is inside the envelope.

What's next? You may have to wait for another letter from the Istana (URUSAN SERI PADUKA BAGINDA) again. If it comes, means you have been selected to sit for PTD Written Exam.

Exam! The toughest part of the PTD selection processes to pass through. Many get dissappointed at this stage. You don't believe it? Try ask around you friends, relatives and or those who are now PTDs. I would say, more than three quarter of them will vouch for my words! So, be prepared for it.

1. PTD Writing Examination

Before you continue, be warned that you will be in the Formula One race when you enter the examination hall. Means SPEED is of essence! You cannot drive at gear one, two or three. Otherwise, you will not cut the finishing line. There is no time for you to "relax relax" when answering the questions. It is a fast and furious thing. Though it may be multiple choice type questions, you will feel the heat, your heart will pump the blood to your brain non stop. Heart beat could be 200 per second! In short, time is not enough! (this test may uncover whether you have the agility which every PTD must possess it). You have been warned ya!!!

Nervous is the surest thing when it comes to examination. What more if you have had not taken or sat for any written test for a quite some time. Bear in mind that, I myself personally admit that PTD exam was the most difficult test I have ever had. There is no a single text or reference book that can be of help if you were looking for one as the only your reading material!

Updated on 28 Dec 2012...the story continues...

Okay..back to the most hated thing to do in life..'Exam'!

I hope my memory still serves me well. The exam is splitted into 2 parts. One is multiple choices and Two is Writing (Karangan la tu) in both Bahasa Malaysia and English. Be reminded, this is the first stage of filteration process. To be a PTD must be bilingual in BM and ENG. Other languages will be an added advantage. You will know why PTD has to be multi languages later in this write later.

Everything under the sky can be asked in the exam! Be it for example 'Which football team won the Malaysia Cup in 2012?', 'What was the theme of the 2012 Merdeka Day celebration?', When will Malaysia be hosting the Asian Economic Summit (AES Summit)?'.

As the general guides, the questions will be divided into several areas namely (but not limited to):-

About Malaysia
* History of Malaysia
* Malaysian government administrations
* ASEAN
* United Nations (PBB)
* Malaysia's international relations
* Parliament - Legislation, Executives and Judiciary
* Economic, Education, Social, Politics, Cultural, Defence & Security, Local Government etc.

Current Issues
* Domestic, regional and international issues

Attitude Test
* It's all about your attitude!

Thinking & IQ Test
* Mathematic, calculation test
* Logics test
* Critical thinking
* Decision making

Writing Test
* anything as above! But mostly about contemporary issues. How do you see the issues and suggesting the solutions to the problems. (This part, there is a catch! It will smell where your political inclination is! and it measures how radical is your perspectives i.e. on racial, language, religion, unity issues). Word of advices are ANSWER WITH MODERATION!

Public Speaking Test, this part may be conducted at this stage. But often it is done during the Second stage - PAC session. Just be aware!

Tips to overcome the exam challenges! Read, read, read everything and anything especially newspapers (BM & ENG) - Editorial articles, local & international news, business section, sport and a little bit about entertainment. Watch news on TV i.e. News, Budget tabling session, Parliament news and Forum. Have you heard about 1Malaysia, GTP, ETP, RMK10, PEMANDU, PEMUDAH, BCIC? If no, do some research about them ya!!!

There is a text book that can be of much help to know about Malaysia! Buy and read the text book on Pengajian Am. A compulsary subject of STPM level.

Good luck to you and wish you all the best in the PTD Exam! And you will have to wait for the result may be in 1 to 2 months. If you pass the exam, then you may continue reading my blog about becoming a PTD. What happen if you pass? It is not a guarantee that you will be called for the PAC. You must pass with an excellence result. PAC is meant for the first top 2,000 to 3,000 (the numbers depends on SPA's decision for that particular intake) who will be called for further challenging assessment.

.......cont' soon on PTD Assessment Centre :)

2. PTD Assessment Centre (PAC)

Updated on 5 January 2013...the story continues...

Firstly I would like to apologize for making the visitors of this page keep always refresh the browser hoping for latest update on the article. Being busy with my final exam and assignments lately until next week. Okay, I have around 15 minutes to write now.

Congratulations! If you are one of the thousands of PTD aspirants who have been called by SPA to attend the PAC at INTAN. Where is INTAN and what is INTAN?

INTAN is actually an abbreviation of Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara or National Institute of Public Administration. Further information can be assessed from http://www.intanbk.intan.my.

Passing the PTD Exam means you are very knowledgeable and abreast of latest information, news and developments. You are also considered, I would say smart, logical thinkers and have the ability to solve technical problems. And the most obvious fact that you should know is there are tens of thousands could not get the chance as what you have now. In a nutshell, only the best scorers are getting the invitation letter from the 'Seri Paduka Baginda'! You can check your exam result on SPA's website as well.

Those who still have not received the letter or get the search result with the word 'Dukacita....', don't be sad. It does not mean that you have failed! It means, more efforts are required from you. That's it and don't lose hope to try it again. Be sure to equip yourselves with better knowledge.

Ops..I have to go now..see you later!!!

Hello..just came back from attending a PTD officer wedding. Let's continue read about PAC.

What should you do if been called for PAC? First thing, start to build your stamina today! You will be asked to run several kilometers within a set of time. Couldn't remember how many kilometers and for how long. A PTD officer must be fit physically and has the endurance. Working long hours and has to go to the office on weekend is normal! If you think you are obese, too 'wide' or too thin, do something. It may not be a written rule but believe me, I have not bumped any new (I mean freshly employed PTD) who are too fat or too thin. Physical tests also will involve some 'mini games' like height jumping, long jumping, push up, heart beat counts etc. The activities is called "Ujian Kecerdasan Jasmani Kebangsaan or termed as UKJK". Do google for more information.

There will be a lot of activities carried out while you are at PAC. Participation is compulsory. Candidates will be participating in activities as a team member, a leader and also as an individual. Each activity will has one, two or more facilitators. A group of panel will also present. What are the role of facilitators and panel? The former is of course to facilitate a smooth running of the activities. While the latter are the ones who giving marks for each candidates! But, at PAC the evaluation of every candidate is '360 degree' because you will be observed 24 hours! In certain circumstances, a SPY could be planted among the participants! They could be friended with you and may suggest something naughty things to do....

Let's start with individual, teamwork and leadership evaluation. You may be grouped into a small number of people (between 5 - 10)...uaaarrgghhhh..i am sleepy! Can not write..see you later...

Updated on 9 January 2013...PTD journey continues..

The group will be given tasks or games which will require each member to do a role play like acting or to solve a problem or brainstorming the ideas or just a discussion. My piece of advice is you have to grab this opportunity to demonstrate your communication skills, problem solving capabilities and leadership personalities. A PTD is expected to speak with facts, rational and analytical. Thus, participation is inevitable.

My golden tips to attract a positive attention from the panel is try to speak with a soft voice, calm but audibly clear. Find the right time when to go in. For example, when the group 'pause' because of everybody has lost their points or ideas. Then you stand up presenting your constructive points and arguments or suggesting on how to fix the problems. You will look 'stand out' among the crowd!

Be the first to speak can be a great advantage. But do it with extra careful. If you do it right, that's a greatest point for you. But, if do it terribly, you may jeopardise your reputation during that session. While you are talking on something, if someone is trying to cut your words, give him or her a way to do so, then continue with your thoughts. Whatever you say, try to back it up with facts, reasonings and logics as well as examples. You may choose either to be a serious talker or casual talker. But not a joker!

However, do not go overboard like....continue later :)

Updated 17 January 2013...now I am on one month semester break. Got plenty of time to write. Hopefully, I'll finish up the guides to be a PTD by today.

Don't go overboard....I am extremely understand if you are eager and very excited to sell yourself so that the panel will notice you, but you have to be smart. Some people tend to show off their verbal articulation skills and knowledge. They talk and talk none stop to the extent other members do not have the opportunity to speak. Do not regard yourselves always right. Do not refrain yourselves from accepting critics. If you want to criticise, listen first then voice out your critics constructively. You also should not just sit in the room and shut your mouth. Although you maybe the type of 'introvert' or 'shy' but you should try to speak. I myself when I was the PAC facilitator have to cut short the time of some candidates who talked too much. I also did give equal chance to those who were sitting behind, so that everybody has got an equal opportunity to fulfill their dream of being a PTD. Remember, a PTD officer can not be a passenger. PTD is a leader. Wise leader!

One of the activities that always been conducted during the PAC is a 'Die or Live' situation (Survivor). For example, a plane crashed into the ocean. You and the other members are the survivors. There are several survivor kits available. But due to limitation of space, time or resources, you are given a list of kits and have to choose one of them. You have to justify why you choose a particular kit. Normally the number of kits is more than the number of survivors. Because of that the group has to decide which of them are the most critical/important to be brought along. That is the challenge. Once you have picked one, you have to explain and be firmed about why yours is important. If you want to compare the item between yours and the members have picked, try not to condemned other people's choice. Possibly you can complement each other's?

Public Speaking

Public speaking is the most feared thing to do. Correct or not? Especially, if you were asked to speak in a language that is not your mother tongue language. It will be more scary when you are standing in front of the people you do not know. You will be more nervous because whatever you say, the panel will evaluate you! Still want to pursue your dream or just give up the PTD? Continue reading...

At PAC, the candidate has to speak in front of a group of other candidates and of course in the presence of panel. In Bahasa Malaysia and in English. Topics of the talks maybe given earlier for example 1 day or 2 days before the session. That will be easier!

It may also become an impromptu public speaking! It's either you pick a roll of paper in a bowl which contains a number of pre-determined topics (the PAC secretariat may provide you with the list beforehand) or a totally out of the air topics! In this case, the panel may give you the topic for you to speak or you speak any topics of your choice. Tips, just take on the challenge. Speak and say anything you know. Try not to look at notes or script. Memorising could be helpful but you know what the danger is..FORGOT!

The above is the individual public speaking. In quite recent years, a new mode of public speaking has been introduced but very interesting. The Parliament style debate. It is actually similar to the debate when you were at school time. A topic given, and your group become either the supporter or the opposition. What makes it interesting is the proceeding of the debate is conducted exactly like in a Parliament. You have the Government side and you have the Opposition and the Speaker of the House. There is no jury to select the winner but the panel will watch their eyes on you! So, to become a PTD, you are strongly advised to like (I mean) to watch the Parliament Program on TV. If you are still a school or university student and wish to apply for PTD, a visit to Parliament is a recommended activity to plan from now.

3. Interview

Are you the best of the best? Halfway yes. If you passed the PAC test, that means you are fit to become a PTD. Your probability has jumped from a mere 1% to 50%! However there is still one formality SPA must comply before hiring you.

You are now one step away from the prestigious post PTD! The last hurdle to go through is The Interview! Read PTD Interview Tips & Interview Questions here.

In this part, my story will be short as there are many resources you can get on how to succeed in an interview.

Tips: At this stage, before going for interview, look at yourself in the mirror. Do your dress, hair stye, body posture, facial expression etc look like a PTD officer? Try to observe on TV, especially personalities who work as Civil Servants such as the Chief Secretary of the Government, Secretary Generals, Director Generals and other top government officials. Try emulate them on how they present themselves in public. Generally, civil servants do share the same stereotype external presentation, be it our Malaysian civil servants or foreign countries' public officials. What is that? No words I can explain!

Questions to be asked? No specific tips! You can google it :)

There you go! I wish you a very very very best of luck. Whatever you do, do it with the best effort possible. Because PTD is the backbone of the Government Administration. You shoulder a very heavy responsibility in carrying out noble duties to serve the people and the nation. Do remember, you salary comes from people who pay taxes. People have every right to question us what we spend, how we spend, to whom we spend their money. Serve with sincerity is the key to success.

DO NOT ACCEPT BRIBE, DO NOT BRIBE! GOD WILL SAVE YOU AND OUR COUNTRY...

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You have any enquiries about PTD? Feel free to leave your comments here. I'll try my best to answer all the questions A.S.A.P.

PTD dan Parlimen

Semasa saya di sekolah dan universiti dulu, saya selalu tertanya-tanya macam mana Menteri boleh tahu semua perkara dan mampu menjawab serta berbahas di dalam Parlimen. Tersangatlah kagum saya dengan orang politik yang tahu semua benda.

Anda nak tahu apa rahsia Menteri kita boleh tahu semua perkara? Jawapannya adalah kebanyakannya jawapan disediakan oleh pegawai kerajaan. Pegawai kerajaan itu adalah tidak lain tidak bukan adalah PTD serta pegawai-pegawai dari perkhidmatan lain.

Pertama kali saya masuk bangunan Parlimen ialah semasa saya bergelar seorang PTD junior. Tugas saya masa itu ialah mendengar perbahasan ahli-ahli parlimen dan mencatat perkara-perkara atau isu-isu yang dibangkitkan oleh ahli parlimen yang menyentuh kementerian saya.

Selesai bertugas, saya akan sediakan laporan dan serahkan kepada unit bertanggungjawab sebelum sesi parlimen keesokan harinya bermula. Unit berkenaan akan tentukan jabatan/bahagian yang perlu sediakan maklumbalas segera (sediakan jawapan la tu).

Setiapkali Menteri membahaskan sesuatu perkara, input-input perbahasan disediakan oleh pegawai PTD. Terserah kepada Menteri bagaimana menyampaikannya di dalam dewan parlimen.

Antara saat yang paling mencabar, meresahkan, tekanan tinggi ditambah lagi dengan tuntutan keperluan "on-the-spot" ialah semasa sesi soal jawab dan perbahasan penggulungan oleh Menteri.

Ini kerana, ketika inilah akan ada soalan-soalan tambahan kepada Menteri daripada ahli parlimen. Yang membuatkan ianya mencabar adalah soalan tersebut perlu dijawab serta-merta oleh Menteri. Jadi, apa lagi pegawai PTD ketika itu berhempas-pulas lah menulis jawapan dalam masa dua tiga minit. Telefon masa itu, aset yang sangat berharga. Mana-mana jawapan yang PTD tak tahu, terpaksalah telefon bos, pegawai lain atau kawan-kawan PTD lain.

Kerja sebegini amat "bertekanan tinggi" tetapi kepuasan dia memang tidak boleh digambarkan apabila Menteri menjawab seperti yang kita tulis ditambah lagi dengan gaya olahan Menteri yang menampakkan jawapan kita itu sempurna!

Berminat nak jadi PTD? Lawat http://www.spa.gov.my

EXCLUSIVE:  Most of the readers will not miss to read the article below. A very insightful words written by a PTD on How to become a PTD, How a PTD thinks, speaks, teamwork, leads and handling the pressures. A must read if you are interested in becoming a respectable PTD!

PTD aspirants WAJIB/MUST read this PTD The Premier Service and Glamour Civil Servant

PTD Penggubal Dasar Negara

Tugas seorang PTD tidak hanya terhad sebagai pegawai tadbir di unit, cawangan, bahagian, kementerian, jabatan di peringkat Persekutuan atau Negeri.

Pegawai PTD merupakan tunggak kepercayaan kerajaan. PTD merancang, merangka dan menggubal dasar-dasar negara. Hampir kesemua dasar melibatkan pembangunan negara, ekonomi, sosial, hubungan luar negara, keselamatan, pertahanan, pendidikan, masyarakat, luar bandar, perdagangan, tanah, kesihatan, kebudayaan, pelancongan, perundangan (senarai amat panjang) akan melibatkan sentuhan tangan dan fikiran PTD sama ada secara langsung atau membuat penambahan kepada rangka dasar yang disediakan oleh perkhidmatan awam yang lain.

Keistimewaan ini hanya dipunyai oleh PTD kerana jangkaan tinggi bahawa PTD melihat sesuatu isu atau penyelesaian dalam skop yang menyeluruh dari sudut fungsi menegak atau melintang. PTD memberi pertimbangan kesesuaian pelaksanaan sesuatu dasar dan juga impak positif serta negatif kepada masyarakat, ekonomi dan negara.

Oleh kerana PTD berada di semua tempat dan peringkat di dalam sistem pentadbiran negeri dan negara, tugas menggubal dasar merupakan amanah besar kepada seseorang yang bergelar PTD.

Jika PTD itu mempunyai kualiti, maka berkualitilah sesuatu dasar negara. Begitu juga jika PTD itu tidak melaksanakan tugasnya dengan baik, alamatnya bencanalah kepada masa depan negara.

Oleh itu, untuk memenuhi tanggungjawab sebagai penggubal polisi negara, PTD wajib mempunyai ciri-ciri berikut:-

1. Berfikiran luas dan global.
2. Berpandangan jauh.
3. Setia kepada negara.
4. Peka kepada sekeliling.

Berminat untuk menyumbang bakti kepada negara? Sertai PTD dengan melayari laman sesawang SPA http://www.spa.gov.my

EXCLUSIVE:  Most of the readers will not miss to read the article below. A very insightful words written by a PTD on How to become a PTD, How a PTD thinks, speaks, teamwork, leads and handling the pressures. A must read if you are interested in becoming a respectable PTD!

PTD aspirants WAJIB/MUST read this PTD The Premier Service and Glamour Civil Servant

8 Bidang Utama / Pengkhususan PTD

PENGUMUMAN / ANNOUNCEMENT: All information about PTD in one page, visit PTD Pegawai Tadbir dan Diplomatik / Administration and Diplomatic Officer page.

Ramai orang kata jadi Pegawai Tadbir dan Diplomatik atau PTD banyak kelebihannya. Pandangan ini mempunyai banyak kebenarannya. PTD mempunyai peluang kenaikan pangkat yang lebih besar, PTD memegang jawatan tinggi di Kementerian dan Jabatan, PTD melapor terus kepada Perdana Menteri, Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Menteri Besar, Menteri-Menteri Kabinet dan pembesar negara, PTD berpeluang ke luar negara, PTD merangka dasar-dasar negara, dan macam-macamlah mengenai PTD.

Kenapa PTD begitu berprestij? Sebab PTD bertanggungjawab ke atas hampir semua mengenai pentadbiran negara. Ada 8 bidang utama yang PTD buat iaitu:

1. Pengurusan Sumber Manusia dan Pembangunan Organisasi
2. Pengurusan Kewangan
3. Pengurusan Ekonomi
4. Pengurusan Keselamatan dan Pertahanan
5. Pengurusan Hubungan Antarabangsa dan Hal Ehwal Luar Negeri
6. Pengurusan Pentadbiran dan Pembangunan Wilayah / Perbandaran / Tanah / Daerah
7. Pengurusan Sosial dan Infrastruktur
8. Pengurusan Sains dan Teknologi Maklumat

Bagi graduan-graduan dan mereka yang berminat nak memasuki perkhidmatan awam kerana hendak menyumbang bakti kepada negara, PTD menawarkan peluang keemasan ini.

Lawati laman web Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam untuk memohon secara online.

Hendak jadi PTD kan? Uji kefahaman Bahasa Inggeris anda dengan membaca Artikel di bawah.

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Kenapa Saya Memilih PTD Sebagai Kerjaya?

Oleh: Wan Mohammed Saupee bin Wan Yusoff

Semasa mula-mula memasuki alam pekerjaan (pada April, 1998) saya memilih untuk bekerja di syarikat swasta. Walau bagaimanapun, matlamat kerja akhir saya ialah menjadi kakitangan kerajaan sekurang-kurangnya bermula pada umur 35 tahun. Namun, tawaran jawatan Pegawai Tadbir dan Diplomatik (PTD) datang lebih awal (pada Disember 2002, umur 28 tahun) dan saya berkeputusan untuk menerima tawaran ini di atas pertimbangan-pertimbangan berikut:-

1. Saya percaya PTD menawarkan peluang kemajuan kerjaya yang lebih cerah dan besar berbanding sektor swasta.

2. Kepelbagaian sifat dan jenis kerja atau tugasan di sektor awam.

3. Berpeluang bergaul dengan semua orang dari kakitangan awam, swasta dan masyarakat.

4. Berpeluang melanjutkan pelajaran ke peringkat yang lebih tinggi dan
ditanggung oleh kerajaan.

5. Kepercayaan bahawa jawatan di dalam kerajaan mempunyai kuasa yang besar yang akan digunakan untuk memperbaiki kelemahan-kelemahan yang ada dalam sistem pentadbiran awam terutama penyalahgunaan kuasa dan pecah amanah.

6. Kestabilan kerjaya dalam jangka panjang.

Berdasarkan kepada pertimbangan-pertimbangan di atas, saya telah meletak jawatan yang dipegang di syarikat swasta untuk menjadi PTD walaupun terpaksa mengorbankan gaji, senioriti dan faedah-faedah yang saya sedang nikmati pada masa itu. Walau bagaimanapun, saya tetap yakin bahawa saya akan berjaya suatu hari kelak dengan usaha dan komitmen saya untuk menjadi pegawai PTD yang cemerlang dan unggul demi agama, bangsa dan negara.

* Penulis menulis artikel ini pada tahun 2003 sebagai tugasan untuk majalah Sidang A & B semasa berkursus DPA di Intan, Bukit Kiara. Intipati artikel adalah berdasarkan nota ringkas saya semasa berkursus PTD Unggul di Intan, Kluang, Johor pada Januari 2003.

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