EPISODE 018: PERBENDAHARAAN MALAYSIA

FEDERAL TREASURY

DARI JALAN DUTA KE PUTRAJAYA

EMPAT TAHUN PENGALAMAN BERHARGA DI PERBENDAHARAAN MALAYSIA

There is one appointment for the RMAF Materiel Officer in Bahagian Pengurusan Perolehan (BPPK), Ministry of Finance (Treasury). The appointment is known as 'Pegawai Khas Tentera Udara (PKTU). This appointment was established in 1994. The role of PKTU is to be a liaison officer for MINDEF (air force matter) in Treasury. In BPPK, PKTU is answerable to 'KPSU (KK)' under 'TSB (Bekalan)' under 'SBPK' (see acronyms below). 

Basically the main responsibility of PKTU is to manage all the procurement requirements for assets and services related to aircraft. PKTU not only handling RMAF matters but also looking after requirement from Army Aviation, Naval Air Wing, Police Air Wing, Fire and Rescue Dept (JBPM) Air Wing and others.

The holders of PKTU appointment since it was established were:

(1)   Mej Zulkifli bin Ahmad TUDM (1994 -1996) - retired as Lt Kol in 2009.

(2)   Mej Kabul bin Surat TUDM (1997-1999) - retired as Mejar in 2006.

(3)   Mej Toharudin bin Abd Rasid TUDM (2000 -2004) - now Brig Jen TUDM

(4)   Mej Noor Azmi bin Abd Rahman (2004-2005) - now Lt Kol

(5)   Mej Faizul bin Ismail TUDM (2005-2007) - now Lt Kol

due to unstated reasons (after the major BOI in the RMAF), the appointment of PKTU was taken over by JURUTERBANG (Pilot) in 2007.

(6)   Mej Kahar bin Kasim TUDM - helikopter pilot (2007-2008) - now Brig Jen TUDM

(7)  Mej Mazlizan bin Buang TUDM - helikopter pilot (2008 - 2012) - now Lt Kol TUDM

In 2012, the job was returned to Materiel Officer;

(8)  Lt Kol Othman bin Ahmad TUDM (2012- present) In 2015 the appointment were upgraded to Z48/Z52 and Othman was promoted to Kolonel TUDM. In 2017, Kol Othman was promoted to Brig Jen TUDM (personal to holder) and bestowed with title Dato by the Sultan of pahang in the same year.

So far, I am the longest serving PKTU (27 Dis 1999 till 31 Jan 2004). I reported to BPPK immediately after my graduation from MTAT. Iniatialy i felt dissappointed to be posted here because before attending my staff college I was holding SO1 appointment. However after couple of months here, I felt so proud and 'honoured' to be selected to work in Treasury.

My first KPSU was En Abd Ghaffar A.Tambi (later Datuk), he was succeeded by En Ghani Talib (retired early to join private sector)  and before I get posted out my KPSU was En Shukor Ibrahim (later Datuk).

Initially Section (KK) was under TSB (Kerja), Tuan Hj Mohd Shamsuddin bin Mohd Salleh (retired). But under 2002 reshuffle, Section (KK) was moved to work under TSB (Bekalan); Datin Hajjah Safiah Basrah (later Dato') and my last TSB before I posted back to MINDEF was Tuan Hj Awang bin Seman.

My SBPK when I reported in early 2000 was Puan Hajjah Kamariah Hussin (later Dato and retired as Setiausaha Bahagian Cukai) and the succeeded by Hajjah Kamesah Abu Bakar (later Dato - also known as Iron lady of Treasury). The character of this two ladies was opposite. Dato' Hjh Kamariah was very motherly, soft spoken and very tactful whilst Dato' Hjh Kamesah was very tough, aggressive and blunt also very firm in making decision.

Dato' Hajjah Kamariah bt Hussin

(my SBPK from 2000-2002, very motherly boss and soft-spoken. She was expert in 'Taxation'- head the Tax Division prior to her retirement. Became 'Tax Advisor or MOF' after her retirement and latest, I read NST (11/2/2010) she is the Chairman of Government Tax Review Panel).

Dato Hajjah Kamesah Abu Bakar

(in Treasury she was well-known as 'Iron lady'. Physically and mentally tough, dont like people who talk a lot. She was my SBPK from 2002 till I posted back to MINDEF in 2004)

Abdul Ghaffar bin A.Tambi (now Datuk)

(my KPSU from 2000-2002. Then transferred to ADO Gemas and later promoted to be the SB and then TKSU in Ministry of Tourism. Received Datukship (DMSM) from state of Malacca in 2006).

I was also one of the PIONEER group of Treasury staff moved to newly completed Kompleks Kementerian Kewangan, Presint 2, Putrajaya. We moved from Kompleks Kerajaan Jalan Duta somewhere in September 2002. The new complex in Putrajaya was very amazing. Beautiful design and also surrounded by beautiful scenery such as Jambatan Gemilang, PJ Holding, PJ lake, Istana Selangor, Perdana Putra, Masjid Putra, Wisma Putra and other ministries building toward the PCC.

PEJABAT DI JALAN DUTA

selalu diminta menjadi MC dan pembaca doa dalam majlis-majlis di pejabat 

hubungan baik antara staf di Unit KK 

PEJABAT DI PUTRAJAYA

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pejabat yang luas dan selesa 

 

berkot ialah immediate boss aku 'En Ghani Talib' 

 

bersama boss 'Datin Hjh Safiah Basrah' (kemudian dapat Dato')

Another interesting story in Treasury was telling about our Sec-Gen of Treasury or 'KSP'. I worked under two KSP, Tan Sri Othman Rijal and Tan Sri Samsudin bin Hitam (selalu orang sebut sebagai Sam Black).

Tan Sri Samsudin bin Hitam- from Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor

Four years in Treasurywas one of the most valuable journey in my life especially working in the different culture and environment

Acronyms:

• BPPK (Bahagian Pengurusan Perolehan Kerajaan)
• SBPK (Setia Usaha Bahagian Perolehan Kerajaan)
• TSB(K) (Timbalan SBPK - Kerja)
• TSB(B) (Timbalan SBPK -Bekalan)
• KPSU(KK) (Ketua Penolong Setia Usaha - Kapal & Kapalterbang)

Priceless Experiences

Establishment. Working directly under the command of 'Pegawai Tadbir Diplomatik (PTD)' and surrounded by civilian staff was very rare opportunity experienced by a military officers. One may have a chance to work in BKN (under JPM) or work as DA or ADA in Malaysian Embassies abroad. However, working experience in Treasury was something different. There are 3 MAF officers in Treasury, one each from the Army, Navy and RMAF. There is no permanent or established appointment for Armed Forces Officers in Treasury. My presence here was based on attachement (not secondment). I was posted to MINDEF establishment and attached there. However, in my time, there were two RMN officers under secondment because, in Traesury there are 2 open appointment for 'marine/hull engineer'.  Both appointment were filled up by the Navy. So, between 1996 till 2002 where two RMN officers (Capt/Cdr) were placed there based on secondment. In 2002, that appointment (J2) were abolished. The RMN and RMAF officers were working under the one 'KPSU' who look after the procurement of Railway, Aviation and Maritime system. Whilst the Army officer was working under 'KPSU' who in-charged of vehicle and ordnance/armament procurement.

Counterparts. During my tenure, the Army Officer was Lt Kol Ismail bin Moghiri (TJP38) and the 2 RMN officers were Kept Zulkifli Ahmad and Kdr Shamsuddin.  Later, these two RMN officers were replaced by one officer in the rank of Lt Kdr Sihab.

Overseas Trips. Throughout my 4 years tenure in Treasury I got the chances to go for overseas trip for 4 times:

(1)   Progress Review Meeting for Super Lynx Helicopter in Yeovil, UK (2000)- together with Datuk Ahmad Pharmy (TKSU MINDEF), FAdm Datuk Radzi RMN, and Capt Ayop RMN. In UK, I met and get to know closer with Cdr Khairudin Khalid RMN (now RAdm Datuk), Kdr Mohd Adib RMN (now FAdm), Lt Cdr Aziz and Lt Cdr Fadzil.All from RMN Helicopter Project Team).

(2)   Upgrading of Global Express aircraft in Tucson, USA (2001). among in the group were Mej Dzul (MTU-P&P), En Fakharuddin (KPSU), Mej Salleh (2 Sqn) and Mej Shafiq Khee. We flew back with Global Express aircraft via Barcelona and Maldive.

(3)   Acceptance of green aircraft for Global Express 9096 in Toronto, Canada (2001)- together Brig Jen Datuk Bakar, Lt Kol Mohamad Noor Rani, Mej Dzulkarnain, Mej Shafiq and Mej Zahari.

(4)   Progress review Meeting for A109E helicopter JBPM in Milan, Italy (2002). The group consist of En Hamdan (JBPM), Mej Shabre, Kapt Khairudin and one engineer from Aviation Unit JBPM.

Contract Negotiations.  Another valuable experience in Treasury was managing the contract process beginning from processing the applications from various Ministries,  tendering, negotiations until the  the signing of contract.   In fact,  the responsibility was not end there, the desk officer also responsible in monitoring the contract implementation, process of amendments (if any), preparing the supplementary agreement or Change Orders.  So, I have the opportunity to deal direct with officers from various departments such as Legal Division, Finance Divisions, Budget Division, Tax Division etc.

Among the major procurements I directlt involved were:

(1)   The procument of RMN Super Lynx helicopters (from Westland Heli Ltd, UK) and also Sea Squa Missiles (from MBDA Ltd, UK).

(2)   The procurement of 11 Light Observation Helicopters for Malaysian Army Aviation from Agusta SpA, Italy. This was my firts experience handling international tender.

(2)   The procurement of 2 Agusta A109 helicopter for Jabatan Bomba dan penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) also from Agusta, Italy.

(3)   The procurement of 9  RMAF PC7 Mk II aircraft from OPilatus Ltd, Switzerland.

(4)   The procurement of VVIP Global Express (9096) from Bombardier Inc, Canada.

(5)   The procurement of VVIP BBJ-747-700 from MAS.

(6)   The procurement of 10 Russian Mi-17 for RMAF and  2 for PDRM (from Rosoboronexport, Russia).  However this purchase were canceled due economic reasons in 2003.

Negotiation is complicated and long process.  Negotiation involves two main elements of contract, namely commercial and technical elements.

........the most torturing nego' was with the Russians.

To show how big is our office in Putrajaya. The 'kenduri doa selamat' which normally 
organised in 'Surau' can be done at the corridor in front of our offices.

Antara KENALAN Yang Ditinggalkan

Puan Nozirah Bahari (TSB) - sekarang Dato' (mantan TKSP)

Tuan Hj Mohd Shamsuddin (TSB) - bersara

Puan Hjh Safiah binti Basrah (TSB) - bersara sebagai SB (Dato')

Tuan Hj Awang bin Seman (TSB)- bersara

Puan Zalekha bt Hassan (TSUB) - sekarang Datuk (mantan TKSP)

En Hashmuddin bin Mohamad (KPSU) - sekarang Dato'

En Ghani Talib (KPSU) - bersara

En Mat Yusof Abd Rahman (KPSU)

Puan Nursiah bt Arshad - sekarang Dato' (bersara TKSU KPLBW)

En Zamaludin bin Kasman (PSU)

En Roslan bin Sakiman (KPSU) - sekarang Dato' (mantan Dato Bandar PJ)

En Farizan bin  Darus (KPSU) -sekarang Datuk (SFO kemudian SUKN P.Pinang)

En Naim bin Abu Bakar (PPB)- sekarang Datuk (Peg Kewangan Negeri Melaka)

En Mazalan bin Md Noor (KPSU) - sekarang Dato' (mantan Dato Bandar Shah Alam)

En Abd Ghaffar bin A.Tambi (KPSU)- sekarang Dato'(TKSU MOTOUR)

En Shahrul Kamal bin Osman (PSU)

En Goh Peng Seng (KPSU)

Puan Noorshimah Wahab (KPSU)

En Abd Shukur bin Ibrahim (KPSU) - sekarang Dato'

 (bersara TKSU)Datin Norlaili bt Ahmad - QS

Puan Norsham Mohamad - QS

Puan Halimatus Zadiah- Arkitek

Datin Rohani Md Isa - Jurutera

En Uzailee Abd Latif (KPSU)

Cik Azah Hanim binti Ahmad (KPSU)

Puan Siti Fatimah Daud (KPSU)

Datin Khazanah bt Sehon (PPTK)

Puan Azizah Abd Aziz- CC

En Mohd Firdaus

Puan Roslinah Md Jani (PSU)

Puan Zaleha Yusof - PA SBPK

Puan Juwita Mohamed (PPT)

En Mohd Naim bin Idris (PSU)

Tuan Hj Tahar bin Sudin (KPSU) - sekarang Dato' (mantan Timbalan SUK NS)

Puan Hasaniah bt Hassan (PSU)

Cik Rosfarina bt Mohd Noh (PSU)

En Sashitaren (PPTK)

Rohana (PA Hj Shamsudin)

Nor Faraliza Murad (PA Puan Nozirah)

En Nor Hafizul Shafie (PSU)

...dan lain-lain lagi

antara Alumni BPPK (sepejabat) yang meningkat ke mercu kerjaya mereka

Dato' Nursiah bt Arshad (dulu KPSPK Perunding)- kini TKSU KPLBW) 


Dato Mazalan bin Md Nor (dulu KPSPK (Bekalan) mantan Datuk Bandar Shah Alam)

Datuk Farizan bin Md Darus (dulu KPSPK (Dasar) - (SUK Pulau Pinang) 


Datuk Zalekha binti Hassan (bersara TKSP)

Dato' Siti Fatimah Daud
(dulu KPSU sekarang SB Dasar dan Pengurusan Saraan)


Datuk Naim bin Abu Bakar (SUK Melaka)


Dato Seri Hashmuddin bin Mohamad

Cik Azah Hanim binti Ahmad
(dulu KPSU - sekarang JUSA)

Dr Uzailee Abd Latiff
(dulu KPSU- kini TSBPK)


Puan Hjh Roslinah binti Mohd Jani
(dulu PSU- sekarang Pegawai Daerah Petaling)

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