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The positive implication for Human Capital Development is public trust and support. Public
trust and support is crucial for a ministry to operate. This is because when the public trusts
and supports the ministry, it shows that the ministry is transparent with their governance.
Moreover, it is imperative that the defense ministry maintains transparency in its operations
and decision-making procedures. Transparently sharing policies, costs, and results with the
public promotes confidence by keeping them updated on military operations. Other than
that, a defense ministry that invests in the human capital development of its personnel is
likely to gain public trust and support. Also, the public tends to support a military that is
well-trained, professional and demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement. In
addition, by upgrading the development of human capital it can also help the morale of
personnel to improve where it can also reduce the corruption that occurs among the defense
ministry.
For instance, last January, the Ministry of Defense canceled five procurements
involving supplies, services and infrastructure projects as a measure to avoid leakage in
expenditure on the process. This is because of the current government policy which values
transparency in governance. In addition, the Ministry of Defense does not hesitate to report
any leaks and non-transparency in the procurement process to the authorities. Other than
that, to show the transparency within the ministry, The Ministry of Defence has agreed with
the recommendation of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to submit a progress report on
the Royal Malaysian Navy's (RMN) littoral combat ship (LCS) second generation patrol
vessel project every three months until the LCS project is completed. This is because, to
avoid any leaks and misconduct in the procurement process and at the same time to prevent
the crime of corruption between the ministry. By doing these, it can boost the trust of the
public as the Ministry of Defence improved their governance by developing the morale and
well being of each personnel in the ministry. Moreover, a rise in trust also forms a good basis
to strengthen links with the public.
Negative implication: Cost Overruns
Although the reform in the Ministry of Defense has a positive impact on the country, in order
to make a reform, many things need to be taken into account, such as the country's
finances. Other than that, there may also be challenges and negative implications
associated with the process. Then, one of the negative implications of the reform is cost
overruns. Cost overruns happen when real project expenses surpass originally projected or
budgeted project expenditures. Moreover, cost overruns can occur in several types of
projects such construction, infrastructure development, software development and other
initiatives. A multitude of reasons could lead to these, including unanticipated difficulties,
modifications in the project's scope, imprecise preliminary approximations, inflation,
postponements, or unforeseen circumstances.
CONCLUSION
To sum up, the process of reforming a Ministry of Defence is complex and dynamic, and it
has a significant impact on how the public views and evaluates a country's armed force.
Furthermore, a well-run reform programme is essential for building public trust,
accountability, and openness as well as for responding to changing security concerns. Then,
there are several positive implications of the Ministry of Defense which are enhanced military
capabilities, improved strategic planning, and the cultivation of a more professional and
adaptable armed forces. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that the reform process is not
without its challenges and potential negative implications. This is because successful
implementation may encounter obstacles from resistance to change and budgetary
restrictions. Then, the government needs to address these obstacles by striking a delicate
balance between modernization. Other than that, the ultimate objective should be to
establish an organization that not only protects the country but also inspires public trust,
reflects democratic ideals, and contributes to global peace and stability as defense ministries
adapt to meet the demands of a constantly shifting security situation. Therefore, the reform
of the Ministry of Defense is a continuous journey toward building a resilient, adaptable and
accountable defense that serves the best interests of the nation and its citizens.
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