National Conference on Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform 2026
A national platform for ministries and state governments to present their completed RKB projects — reducing the burden of regulatory compliance to raise the nation's productivity and competitiveness.
Accelerating Implementation, Intensifying Reform
In line with the Public Service Reform Agenda (ARPA) and the Government Service Efficiency Commitment Act 2025 [Act 867], reducing the burden of regulatory compliance is central to raising the nation's productivity and competitiveness.
The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) is organising the National Conference on Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) 2026 as a national platform for ministries and state governments to present the RKB projects they have implemented throughout 2026.
To provide a national platform for ministries and states to present their completed RKB projects.
To evaluate and identify high-impact, high-potential and foundational RKB projects.
To encourage knowledge sharing and extend RKB best practices for others to emulate.
To recognise and motivate participation and involvement in RKB initiatives.
Date
28–29 October 2026Wednesday & Thursday
Time
8.30 am – 5.00 pmRegistration opens at 8.00 am
Venue
Selangor International Trade CentreShah Alam, Selangor
Dress Code
Wed: Corporate / Office WearThu: Batik
Conference Programme
The Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be held at the Ballroom, Selangor International Trade Centre, while project presentation sessions take place in Halls 1–6.
Opening Ceremony
- Arrival and Registration of Participants
- Arrival of Senior Government Officials
- Arrival of YBhg. Tan Sri Dr. Wan Ahmad Dahlan bin Haji Abdul AzizDirector-General of Public Service
- Arrival of YBhg. Tan Sri Shamsul Azri bin Abu BakarChief Secretary to the Government
- National Anthem (Negaraku) · Rukun Negara Pledge · Doa Recitation
- Welcoming AddressYBrs. Dr. Mohamad Norjayadi bin Tamam, Director-General, MPC
- Officiating AddressYBhg. Tan Sri Shamsul Azri bin Abu Bakar, Chief Secretary to the Government
- International Strategic Sharing SessionThe Direction of Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform in Enhancing Productivity and Competitiveness
- Photo session & preparation for the RKB Project Presentation Sessions
Conference
- Participant RegistrationHall A
- RKB Project Presentations 6 streamsSessions grouped by project solution mode / Ministries & States
- Exhibition & WalkaboutRKB project exhibition by Ministries & States · Hall Foyer
- Lunch
- RKB Project Presentations (continued)
- Afternoon tea
- End of Day One
Conference
- Participant RegistrationHall A
- RKB Project Presentations 6 streamsUntil 12.00 noon
- Exhibition & WalkaboutUntil 4.00 pm · Hall Foyer
- Lunch
Closing Ceremony
- Arrival of participants and invited guests
- Arrival of Senior Government Officials
- Arrival of YBhg. Tan Sri Dr. Wan Ahmad Dahlan bin Haji Abdul AzizDirector-General of Public Service
- National Anthem (Negaraku) · Doa Recitation
- Closing AddressYBhg. Tan Sri Dr. Wan Ahmad Dahlan bin Haji Abdul Aziz, Director-General of Public Service
- RKB 2026 Certificate of Appreciation Presentation Ceremony
- End of Ceremony
* The programme is subject to change.
Project Presenter Participation
Presentation slots are open to owners of completed RKB 2026 projects from ministries and state governments. RKB project presentations and evaluations will run concurrently across six (6) streams.
Completed RKB 2026 projects
- Open to all completed RKB 2026 projects (including continuation projects).
- The project has not yet received an RKB completion certificate.
A3 Report & registration form
- Project owners submit an A3 Report and a registration form.
- The A3 Report will be reviewed by the evaluation panel before the presentation session.
16 October 2026
- Registration for project presentations closes on Friday, 16 October 2026, 4.00 pm.
- Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
Ministries & States
- Federal Government (Ministries) — Streams A–C.
- State Governments (States, Local Authorities & Land Offices) — Streams D–F.
10 minutes per project
- Presented by the project owner and evaluated by an appointed panel.
- A maximum of 3 team representatives per project.
Presenter attire
- Wednesday, 28 October 2026: Corporate / office wear.
- Thursday, 29 October 2026: Batik.
Join as an Observer
The conference is also open to civil servants, industry representatives and business associations who wish to see the RKB project presentations first-hand. RKB project presentations and evaluations will run concurrently across six (6) streams, and observers may choose to follow sessions in any stream.
Civil servants & industry
- Civil servants from ministries, departments, agencies, state governments and local authorities.
- Industry representatives, business associations and interested stakeholders.
What you can attend
- The Opening and Closing Ceremonies at the Ballroom.
- RKB project presentation sessions in any stream (Halls 1–6).
- The RKB project exhibition and walkabout at the Hall Foyer.
- A digital certificate of participation.
Register by 20 Oct
- Register via the registration link no later than Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 4.00 pm.
- Places are limited and subject to confirmation by the secretariat.
- Dress code: corporate or office wear on Wednesday, batik on Thursday.
Target Audience
See you at Selangor International Trade Centre, 28–29 October 2026
Confirm your attendance at the Conference by Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 4.00 pm.