Professorial Lecture by Prof. Dr. Yarina Ahmad: the anatomy of public policy: rhetoric vs reality

Full transcript of the UiTM Professorial Lecture by Prof. Dr. Yarina Ahmad entitled The Anatomy of Public Policy: Rhetoric vs Reality, held at Auditorium Perdana, ILD Bandar Enstek on 28 August 2025. Includes the emcee script, speaker introduction, and lecture content examining the gap between public policy rhetoric and its implementation. Drawing on three major national research projects, the lecture explores Malaysia’s experiences in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, strengthening border security, and developing the National Security Index, while highlighting the importance of effective governance, inter-agency collaboration, and integrity in translating public policy into meaningful outcomes.