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New Straits Times
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- Politics
- New Straits Times
Cuepacs supports gag order but urges fair implementation
KUALA LUMPUR: There has been a rise in public statements on social media that occasionally distort facts, misrepresent government decisions, or damage the image of public servants and the government as a whole, said Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) president Datuk Dr Adnan Mat. As such, the government's circular issued yesterday, prohibiting public servants from making any public statements, whether orally or in writing, that could undermine government policies, plans, or decisions on any issue, serves as a reminder of existing regulations. "We view this directive as an important measure to uphold the professionalism, integrity, and accountability of public servants, especially in an era of rapidly evolving digital communication. "There has been a proliferation of provocative, misleading, or incomplete content shared publicly, which may erode public trust in government policies and direction. "Thus, this circular is seen as a proactive step to address these issues and safeguard the reputation of the public service," he told the New Straits Times. He said the circular published yesterday must also be implemented fairly, transparently, and in accordance with due process, without suppressing the right of public servants to voice their concerns through formal and internal mechanisms. He said that addressing the matter with feedback and constructive dialogue was essential, through proper internal channels. "Cuepacs is also concerned about the growing trend of public servants engaging in live streaming during working hours, with content that does not reflect the ethics and professionalism expected in the public service. "Such actions create negative public perceptions and risk further tarnishing the image of Malaysia's civil service, whose primary responsibility is to deliver quality services to the people," Adnan said. However, National Council of Professors president Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Raduan Che Rose voiced concern that the circular risks undermining open, constructive policy debate, especially on platforms where scholars contribute alternative ideas to improve governance. He recommended that the directive be retracted or revised with clear safeguards. "The council recommends that the directive be revised to distinguish between political commentary and academic or professional policy input, accompanied by guidelines on what constitutes 'undermining' versus 'constructive criticism', and align it with international best practices that uphold professional neutrality while allowing civil servants to contribute meaningfully to public discourse," he said. Raduan said that if scholars fear consequences for honest analysis, it may result in the erosion of public trust in academic institutions, stifle intellectual innovation, and lead to a lack of checks and balances from the civil service itself. "Article 10 of the Federal Constitution includes the right to engage in critical inquiry, research, and evidence-based policy discourse, even when such views challenge prevailing government narratives. "A vague or broadly worded prohibition invites selective enforcement and may infringe constitutional rights," he said. Nonetheless, Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) commissioner Ragunath Kesavan did not flag any constitutional violations. "As an employee, there is a general duty to maintain confidentiality and not to injure the reputation of the employer," he said. However, he added that the circular does not absolve civil servants of their responsibility to report wrongdoings, criminal acts, dishonesty, or abuse. "By law, there is a duty to report any purported criminal offence. Not doing so is, in itself, an offence. "Civil servants must be cautious and vigilant to ensure that they carry out their duties diligently and lawfully. The circular does not apply to cover up wrongdoing," he cautioned, referring to all offences under Malaysian law, including corruption. Yesterday, the government issued a circular titled 'Prohibition on Making Public Statements Under Subregulation 19(1) of the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993 (P.U. (A) 395/1993)', dated June 19, 2025, and signed by Public Service Department (PSD) director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz.
New Straits Times
02-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Cuepacs supports King's Royal decree calling for civil servants to maintain professionalism
KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public Service (Cuepacs) fully supports His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia's decree emphasising that civil servants must be free from the influence of political parties. Its president, Datuk Dr Adnan Mat, said His Majesty's decree emphasised the importance of civil servants upholding the principle of loyalty to the King and Country by performing their duties honestly and trustworthily. "Cuepacs fully supports the decree of His Majesty who reminded civil servants that they must remain professional and not get involved in political struggles that could undermine service to the people. "Cuepacs believes that civil servants are capable of fulfilling their responsibilities without being influenced by the current political turmoil," he said when contacted by Bernama. Therefore, Adnan urged all civil servants to continue providing quality and effective services to the people and nation, considering they are the backbone of the government's administration and need to act professionally. "Civil servants are reminded to remain free from any political ideology in their efforts to maintain the overall well-being of the country under the patronage of the royal institution. "They need to be wise in facing challenges and to ensure that services to the people are not affected, even with changes in the government," he said. His Majesty, in his Royal Address at the Investiture Ceremony for 2025 in conjunction with the King's official birthday celebration at Istana Negara today, also emphasised that civil servants should always prioritise the interests of the nation and people. "Government officials must ensure that every decision made follows the established rules and regulations, not the whims of politicians," His Majesty decreed. Meanwhile, civil servants contacted by Bernama also supported the decree of His Majesty and believed it was very accurate and deserved serious attention. Amira Abdul Halim, 36, an administrative and diplomatic officer at the Home Ministry, said that civil servants should not be influenced by any particular political agenda as in a mature, democratic country, civil servants are the backbone of an efficient, fair, and transparent national administration. "Maintaining integrity and professionalism in the public service to ensure that the policies implemented are based on the needs of the people and interests of the nation, rather than being influenced by certain political agendas," she said. She said civil servants must always adhere firmly to work ethics and the value of integrity, with decisions made according to regulations and not political directives, in the interest of good governance to preserve the dignity of the civil service. She said that the principles of the 12 Pillars serve as an ethical guide for civil servants, emphasising 12 core values including valuing time, diligence, enjoyment in work, integrity, responsibility, prudent wisdom, and talent enhancement that must be adhered to. Meanwhile, S. Meettra, who works as an assistant administrative officer at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, said His Majesty's decree should be used as a guideline for both junior and senior officers. "As civil servants, we need to set an example for future successors (civil servants) that our duties are based on laws and circulars without external interference," she said. A police constable, who only wanted to be known as Raja, said that civil servants free from political influence are capable of making fair and law-based decisions. He said that a neutral stance can also ensure the implementation of government policies is more efficient and focused on the interests of the people. – Bernama
The Star
02-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Cuepacs supports royal decree for civil servants to remain professional, apolitical
KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public Service (Cuepacs) expressed supports for His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia's decree emphasising that civil servants must be free from the influence of political parties. Its president, Datuk Dr Adnan Mat, said His Majesty's decree emphasised the importance of civil servants upholding the principle of loyalty to the King and Country by performing their duties honestly with truthworthiness. "Cuepacs fully supports the decree of His Majesty who reminded civil servants that they must remain professional and not get involved in political struggles that could undermine service to the people. "Cuepacs believes that civil servants are capable of fulfilling their responsibilities without being influenced by the current political turmoil," he said. Therefore, Adnan urged all civil servants to continue providing quality and effective services to the people and nation, considering they are the backbone of the government's administration and need to act professionally. "Civil servants are reminded to remain free from any political ideology in their efforts to maintain the overall well-being of the country under the patronage of the royal institution. They need to be wise in facing challenges and to ensure that services to the people are not affected, even with changes in the government," he told Bernama on Monday (June 2). His Majesty, in his Royal Address at the Investiture Ceremony for 2025 in conjunction with the King's official birthday celebration at Istana Negara on Monday, also emphasised that civil servants should always prioritise the interests of the nation and people. "Government officials must ensure that every decision made follows the established rules and regulations, not the whims of politicians," His Majesty decreed. Meanwhile, civil servants contacted by Bernama also supported the decree of His Majesty and believed it was very accurate and deserved serious attention. Amira Abdul Halim, 36, an officer at the Home Ministry, said that civil servants should not be influenced by any particular political agenda, as in a mature, democratic country, civil servants are the backbone of an efficient, fair, and transparent national administration. "Maintaining integrity and professionalism in the public service to ensure that the policies implemented are based on the needs of the people and interests of the nation, rather than being influenced by certain political agendas," she said. According to Amira, civil servants must always adhere firmly to work ethics and the value of integrity, with decisions made according to regulations and not political directives, in the interest of good governance to preserve the dignity of the civil service. She said that the principles of the 12 Pillars serve as an ethical guide for civil servants, emphasising 12 core values including valuing time, diligence, enjoyment in work, integrity, responsibility, prudent wisdom, and talent enhancement that must be adhered to. Meanwhile, S. Meettra, an assistant administrative officer at the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry, said His Majesty's decree should be used as a guideline for both junior and senior officers. "As civil servants, we need to set an example for future successors (civil servants) that our duties are based on laws and circulars without external interference," she said. A police constable, who only wanted to be known as Raja, said that civil servants free from political influence are capable of making fair and law-based decisions. He said that a neutral stance can also ensure that the implementation of government policies is more efficient and focused on the interests of the people. - Bernama
The Sun
02-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
CUEPACS supports King's Royal decree calling for civil servants to maintain professionalism
KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public Service (CUEPACS) fully supports His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia's decree emphasising that civil servants must be free from the influence of political parties. Its president, Datuk Dr Adnan Mat, said His Majesty's decree emphasised the importance of civil servants upholding the principle of loyalty to the King and Country by performing their duties honestly and trustworthily. 'CUEPACS fully supports the decree of His Majesty who reminded civil servants that they must remain professional and not get involved in political struggles that could undermine service to the people. 'CUEPACS believes that civil servants are capable of fulfilling their responsibilities without being influenced by the current political turmoil,' he said when contacted by Bernama. Therefore, Adnan urged all civil servants to continue providing quality and effective services to the people and nation, considering they are the backbone of the government's administration and need to act professionally. 'Civil servants are reminded to remain free from any political ideology in their efforts to maintain the overall well-being of the country under the patronage of the royal institution. They need to be wise in facing challenges and to ensure that services to the people are not affected, even with changes in the government,' he said. His Majesty, in his Royal Address at the Investiture Ceremony for 2025 in conjunction with the King's official birthday celebration at Istana Negara today, also emphasised that civil servants should always prioritise the interests of the nation and people. 'Government officials must ensure that every decision made follows the established rules and regulations, not the whims of politicians,' His Majesty decreed. Meanwhile, civil servants contacted by Bernama also supported the decree of His Majesty and believed it was very accurate and deserved serious attention. Amira Abdul Halim, 36, an administrative and diplomatic officer at the Home Ministry, said that civil servants should not be influenced by any particular political agenda as in a mature, democratic country, civil servants are the backbone of an efficient, fair, and transparent national administration. 'Maintaining integrity and professionalism in the public service to ensure that the policies implemented are based on the needs of the people and interests of the nation, rather than being influenced by certain political agendas,' she said. According to Amira, civil servants must always adhere firmly to work ethics and the value of integrity, with decisions made according to regulations and not political directives, in the interest of good governance to preserve the dignity of the civil service. She said that the principles of the 12 Pillars serve as an ethical guide for civil servants, emphasising 12 core values including valuing time, diligence, enjoyment in work, integrity, responsibility, prudent wisdom, and talent enhancement that must be adhered to. Meanwhile, S. Meettra, who works as an assistant administrative officer at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, said His Majesty's decree should be used as a guideline for both junior and senior officers. 'As civil servants, we need to set an example for future successors (civil servants) that our duties are based on laws and circulars without external interference,' she said. A police constable, who only wanted to be known as Raja, said that civil servants free from political influence are capable of making fair and law-based decisions. He said that a neutral stance can also ensure the implementation of government policies is more efficient and focused on the interests of the people.
The Sun
02-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
CUEPACS backs King's call for civil servant integrity
KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public Service (CUEPACS) fully supports His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia's decree emphasising that civil servants must be free from the influence of political parties. Its president, Datuk Dr Adnan Mat, said His Majesty's decree emphasised the importance of civil servants upholding the principle of loyalty to the King and Country by performing their duties honestly and trustworthily. 'CUEPACS fully supports the decree of His Majesty who reminded civil servants that they must remain professional and not get involved in political struggles that could undermine service to the people. 'CUEPACS believes that civil servants are capable of fulfilling their responsibilities without being influenced by the current political turmoil,' he said when contacted by Bernama. Therefore, Adnan urged all civil servants to continue providing quality and effective services to the people and nation, considering they are the backbone of the government's administration and need to act professionally. 'Civil servants are reminded to remain free from any political ideology in their efforts to maintain the overall well-being of the country under the patronage of the royal institution. They need to be wise in facing challenges and to ensure that services to the people are not affected, even with changes in the government,' he said. His Majesty, in his Royal Address at the Investiture Ceremony for 2025 in conjunction with the King's official birthday celebration at Istana Negara today, also emphasised that civil servants should always prioritise the interests of the nation and people. 'Government officials must ensure that every decision made follows the established rules and regulations, not the whims of politicians,' His Majesty decreed. Meanwhile, civil servants contacted by Bernama also supported the decree of His Majesty and believed it was very accurate and deserved serious attention. Amira Abdul Halim, 36, an administrative and diplomatic officer at the Home Ministry, said that civil servants should not be influenced by any particular political agenda as in a mature, democratic country, civil servants are the backbone of an efficient, fair, and transparent national administration. 'Maintaining integrity and professionalism in the public service to ensure that the policies implemented are based on the needs of the people and interests of the nation, rather than being influenced by certain political agendas,' she said. According to Amira, civil servants must always adhere firmly to work ethics and the value of integrity, with decisions made according to regulations and not political directives, in the interest of good governance to preserve the dignity of the civil service. She said that the principles of the 12 Pillars serve as an ethical guide for civil servants, emphasising 12 core values including valuing time, diligence, enjoyment in work, integrity, responsibility, prudent wisdom, and talent enhancement that must be adhered to. Meanwhile, S. Meettra, who works as an assistant administrative officer at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, said His Majesty's decree should be used as a guideline for both junior and senior officers. 'As civil servants, we need to set an example for future successors (civil servants) that our duties are based on laws and circulars without external interference,' she said. A police constable, who only wanted to be known as Raja, said that civil servants free from political influence are capable of making fair and law-based decisions. He said that a neutral stance can also ensure the implementation of government policies is more efficient and focused on the interests of the people.
