Web Sites Of Ministries Should Have ‘Look & Feel’
By Azlan Othman

Bandar Seri Begawan - Government ministries and department web sites need to be more customer focused, friendly, interactive and should provide online services like submission of forms besides having the "look and feel".

Awg Hj Abdul Rahman, a senior officer at the Public Service Department highlighted this while briefing government web designers yesterday on the inaugural best government ministry and department web site competition.

The ease of downloading and the software used to download are also crucial, he said.

These criteria will be looked into in selecting the best government ministry and department web site, held to mark the 14th Civil Service Day. Prizes will be presented in April.

The aim of organising the competition is to give recognition to the ministries/ departments in creating informative, up-to-date and customer-friendly web sites besides enhancing the quality of information dissemination for the benefit of the local and foreign users.

The Deputy Director of Information Department, and the chairperson of the excellent web site award, Hj Yussof Hj Ladi, said any ministry or department that wishes to create its own new web site must refer to the Information Technology Centre of the Prime Minister's Office for domain registration and must abide by the Broadcasting Act (Chapter 180) of the Internet code of practice.

Existing web sites should also follow the Broadcasting Act.

The best web site will be analysed by panellists comprising government agencies, public, businesses, academicians and other invited panellists.

Other criteria that will be looked into include content (such as abiding by the Broadcasting Act, the use of bilingual languages and Jawi, basic knowledge, additional information like role, tasks, hyperlink, accuracy, comprehensive and up-to-date information), design (such as creativity, attraction, interactive, friendly) as well as additional initiatives.

Two categories — ministry and department — will be awarded. The top prize is $500, a plaque and certificate, $350 for the first runner-up and $250 for the second runner-up and plaques and certificates.

The government ministries and departments have until March 16 to update their web sites. Also present at the briefing was the Acting Director of Information Department, Awg Hj Mahrub bin Hj Murni. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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