Bridging efficiency and sustainability in local public services: insights from Malaysia

Abdul Rahim, Anis Nadia and Roslan, Ainaa Khadeeja and Norizan, Muhammad Zikri and Mat Nurudin, Suzei (2026) Bridging efficiency and sustainability in local public services: insights from Malaysia. Bulletin. Universiti Teknologi MARA, Negeri Sembilan.
Abstract

Rapid urbanization and rising public expectations have pressured Malaysian local governments to adopt sustainable service delivery efficient, equitable, and environmentally responsible public services through digitalization, environmental initiatives, and smart governance (PLANMalaysia, 2021; Ministry of Economy Malaysia, 2025; Khairin Nazry Karim, 2021). However, key operational challenges persist across regions, including manual administrative delays in Putrajaya licensing, illegal waste disposal and low recycling rates in Melaka (Zaini, 2023), and recurring floods driven by delayed drainage maintenance in Shah Alam.

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