SHAH ALAM, 14 Nov – The state government will implement comprehensive reforms across all 12 local authorities, beginning in June next year, to provide better services to Selangor’s residents.
Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said some of the efforts include standardised service benchmarks, an integrated tax collection system, and restructured salary schemes.
“The Selangor Local Council Reforms will kickstart in June 2026, and it testifies that administrative transformation is more than a mere slogan, but is concrete action towards a government that facilitates, accelerates, and advances the lives of Selangor’s people,” he said during the tabling of the 2026 Selangor Budget in the State Legislative Assembly today.
The reforms, which are part of the budget’s second pillar on administrative reforms to dignify the people, will enhance financial management efficiency by ensuring compliance with the Standard Accounting System for Government Agencies (SAGA), established by the Accountant-General’s Department.
To date, the Kuala Langat Municipal Council (2016), the Sepang Municipal Council (2017), the Selayang Municipal Council (2018), and the Kuala Selangor Municipal Council (2022) have achieved SAGA compliance.
Amirudin added that in its commitment to strengthen administrative development via the Selangor Greater Klang Valley (SGKV) initiative, which includes Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, and Klang, the state government has allocated RM3 million as part of its continued effort to enhance the cities’ competitiveness, governance efficiency, and urban well-being.
It has also approved the proposal to establish the Selangor Metropolitan Corporation through a special enactment, which is under review by the Selangor Legal Advisor’s Chambers and expected to be tabled in the upcoming state assembly, subject to the approval of the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC).
“The establishment of this corporation is expected to act as a catalyst for more planned, efficient, and resilient urban development, in line with Selangor’s aspiration to be a smart and progressive state, without affecting the existing responsibilities of local authorities,” he said.
Other administrative reforms announced in the state budget include:
To develop the Integrated Selangor Assessment Tax Arrears Matching/Checking System (i-GATE PBT) across all councils, enabling automatic data integration while supporting manual checking through user-friendly digital platforms.
A RM750,000 allocation to develop Enterprise Architecture at the Information Management Division, following the MyGovEA framework provided by the National Digital Department.
A RM1 million fund for a Civil Service Human Capital Development Programme to enhance skills through high-impact courses domestically and abroad.
Implementation of Phase Two of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) from January 2026, with an additional RM20 million allocated for salary adjustments and to benefit 8,914 state civil service officers, with over 23,000 civil servants benefiting overall when including the local authorities and state statutory bodies. The phased increases include eight per cent for implementation and management and professional groups in Phase One (December 2024), and an additional seven per cent in Phase Two (January 2026). The Top Management of civil servants is expected to receive seven per cent in total, with four per cent in Phase One and three per cent in Phase Two.
