PM's announcement expected to make people smile – Chief Secretary

KUALA LUMPUR – Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar has hinted that the upcoming announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be a surprise likely to bring joy to the people, especially civil servants.

“It’s a surprise, but it will make the people happy.

“If it’s for civil servants, then it will certainly bring joy to them, InsyaAllah,” he said briefly.

He made the remark when asked to comment on a poster shared by the Prime Minister on his official Facebook page yesterday, which hinted at an 'extraordinary appreciation for Malaysians.'

While the post did not detail the nature of the upcoming announcement, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shared a poster that said "COMING" on his Facebook which quickly caught the attention of social media users.

The same poster was also shared on the official page of the Public Service Department.

However, Shamsul declined to elaborate on the announcement and urged the public to be patient.

“I’m not a magician. Just wait, because it’s a surprise.

“It’s tightly sealed and cannot be opened,” he quipped after officiating the third Azman Hashim International Business School Action Research Conference (AHIBS-ACT) 2025 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

Also present were Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International) Professor Dr Intan Zaurah Mat Darus and AHIBS-ACT Chairperson Associate Professor Dr Haliyana Khalid.

Shamsul added that he would leave it to the government to decide on the most appropriate time to make the official announcement.

Earlier, the Prime Minister posted on Facebook that an 'important announcement' would be made soon, which was seen as a form of 'gift' to the people.

So far, no official details have been disclosed, but many speculated that the announcement will be a surprise ahead of the upcoming parliamentary sitting.

It is understood that the Prime Minister also held a closed-door meeting with Pakatan Harapan leaders yesterday to discuss current issues.

The discussion session included preparations for the upcoming parliamentary sitting, following an engagement session with Barisan Nasional MPs last Friday.