SPAD is currently under the Prime Minister’s Department.

Loke, who reported for duty as the new transport minister yesterday, said he was also determined to change the negative public perception towards the Road Transport Department (JPJ), which had been associated with the practice of “lesen kopi”, or getting a driver’s licence through corrupt means.

This would be done by inculcating a culture of high integrity, he said when addressing ministry staff here.

“When it comes to integrity, I want to make sure that all staff express it through action to ensure its effectiveness. I want the negative perception to be eliminated in government agencies, especially the JPJ,” he said.

“As a new minister, I’m open minded (and) I will learn. I also need the support of civil servants… many things need to implemented,” he said.

He also reminded ministry staff to always prioritise serving the people, not giving him special treatment as a minister.

“No need to treat me like a minister because I work for the people,” he said.