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The Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Public servants barred from statements undermining gov't policies
PUTRAJAYA: Public servants are prohibited from making any public statements, whether orally or in writing, that could undermine government policies, plans, or decisions on any issue. This directive is outlined in 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 (JPA) director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz. According to the circular, public servants must not make any statements that could embarrass or tarnish the government's reputation. They are also barred from criticising any weaknesses in government policies, plans or decisions, or from distributing such statements or comments, whether made by themselves or others. Subregulation 19(2) further states that public servants are also barred from making comments, in any form, that promote or praise any government policy, plan, or decision. Public servants are also not allowed to disclose factual information related to government operations or provide explanations about any events or reports involving the government. 'Such comments, information, or explanations — whether made by the officer or others — must not be disseminated unless prior written approval, either general or specific, has been obtained from the relevant minister,' the circular stated. Department heads have been instructed to advise and ensure that officers under their supervision exercise caution when making statements, comments, or opinions, and strictly avoid spreading false, seditious, defamatory, provocative, or unverified information. Any officer found to be in violation may face disciplinary action, including dismissal, as provided under P.U. (A) 395/1993, the circular warned. The circular, which was uploaded today on the official Facebook page of the Public Service Department , has also been distributed to all state civil service departments, statutory bodies, and local authorities.
Rakyat Post
5 days ago
- Rakyat Post
Daughter Hospitalised – Dad Angry Terengganu School Allegedly Not Taking Bully Incident Seriously
Subscribe to our FREE A father has taken to social media to express his frustration and anger towards his daughter's school, after the Standard 6 girl was physically injured, allegedly in an altercation with a boy in her class. According to his Instagram post, Amir Hafiz Mohd Noor found out that his daughter was the victim of bullying at her school, Sekolah Kebangsaan Sultan Sulaiman 1 in Terengganu after she came home one day. Amir Hafiz claimed that the physical bullying came after a prolonged period of his daughter having endured verbal bullying by the male student. '22 April, 2024, a year ago, I already warned the school,' Amir Hafiz remarked. The physical bullying was said to have taken place on 21 May this year where he alleged that among other acts, his daughter's hijab was pulled by the male student, and she was then kicked twice in the stomach. Amir Hafiz said he has since lodged a police report and a complaint with the Public Complaint Management System (SiSPAA) under the Public Service Department (JPA). The boy has allegedly been involved in multiple bullying incidents and is considered a 'special needs' child Amir Hafiz's report also claimed that there have been multiple bullying incidents involving the boy. The girl was brought to the hospital after she returned from school on the day she was attacked, where medical staff found a bruise on her head and blood in her urine, supposedly from the headbutt and kicks to her abdomen. Further in his complaint, Amir Hafiz alleged how the school considers the boy a 'special needs' kid with 'anger management issues' that is uncontrollable, and raised concerns about a child with such a condition being placed in an 'every day' school. Dad Goes On Caprice's Podcast Amir Hafiz was also invited to appear on a podcast by social media account 'Caprice Munafik Hunter' to address the case. The father said he was disappointed that this alleged incident of bullying occurred at 10am but he only knew about it when his daughter came home from school at 4pm. 'We have made the decision to change schools.. thank you to all Malaysians who have supported us,' the father said. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Sunland Park City Council creates City utility department; Funds 3 water improvement projects
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Sunland Park City Council voted unanimously to create a City utility department that Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) will transition into, and the allocation of $1.2 million to fund three water improvement projects. The utility announced on Wednesday evening, June 4, in a news release. As we've previously reported, the transition comes after Doña Ana County decided to terminate the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the COSP that created CRRUA. Sunland Park considers creating its own water utility following CRRUA split 'The City Council and I are working proactively and quickly to establish the mechanisms needed for CRRUA to become a City department so that when the JPA is dissolved, CRRUA can transition into the utility department seamlessly and without service disruption,' said Sunland Park Mayor Javier Perea. According to CRRUA, the board also approved to form an internal team to handle CRRUA's transition from joint ownership to a City department and a new community coordinator position responsible in part for participating in the water and wastewater transition plan. Along with creating the City utility department, $1.2 million will be used immediately to fund three water improvement projects that will 'enhance water service to the community.' The projects are sediment removal and rehabilitation of the Anapra, Meadow Vista, and Tierra Madre water tanks, CRRUA said. 'These projects will help reduce incidents of discolored water caused by sediment buildup in the water tanks,' CRRUA executive director Juan Crosby said. 'The sediment is primarily composed of the naturally occurring minerals iron and manganese. When the sediment is disturbed by water flow, it can enter the distribution system, causing discoloration. By removing sediment from the tanks, we will help eliminate discolored water throughout the system.' 'Now that the funding is approved, CRRUA can move forward with scheduling the sediment removal that will likely occur in the fall and winter months when water demand is reduced,' Crosby said. Doña Ana County cuts ties with CRRUA after years of water quality issues 'In addition to the water tanks projects, the COSP will identify other critical water and wastewater infrastructure priorities resulting from deferred maintenance, along with funding opportunities, development agreements, and revenue streams that will address capacity improvements and expansion,' Perea said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Star
02-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Mara-sponsored students may pursue studies in the UK amid US policy changes, says Zahid
LONDON: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) sponsored students, who were initially bound for further studies in universities in the United States this year, will most likely be sent to the United Kingdom instead. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the UK seemed to be the best choice given the facilities and Mara's close cooperation with the universities there. "We already know that Mara will stop sending its students to the US starting this year (given the uncertainties in current US policies). "Thus, we will most probably send the students to the UK, where they will be able to pursue their chosen courses," he told reporters after a pre-council meeting on this four-day working visit to Britain on Monday (June 2). Furthermore, three universities in the UK have also agreed to give discounts of up to 20% in tuition fees for Mara-sponsored students, he said. "My belief is that whenever there is a calamity, there are always opportunities," he added. Asked about Public Service Department (JPA) sponsored students, who are also supposed to further their studies in the US, Ahmad Zahid said he will have a discussion with the Chief Secretary to the Government and JPA director-general on the matter. "We will conduct relevant discussions before taking any action or making a decision. "The same goes for other students sponsored by various agencies (who are supposed to go to the US for further studies)," he said. On his working visit to Britain, Ahmad Zahid said he would maximise the opportunities despite it being a short visit. "I will touch on various topics, including Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), the halal market and tourism. "For tourism, I will be launching the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 in London on Tuesday (June 3). "I will also hold talks with tourism industry players in London, especially wholesalers and retailers," he said. Ahmad Zahid said the target is to attract 500,000 tourists from the UK by the end of 2026. "We hope to reach not only the UK market but Europe as well," he said. Ahmad Zahid arrived in London on Sunday night (June 1) for his four-day working visit to Britain, which will run until June 4, in a move aimed at further strengthening Malaysia-UK bilateral ties.
Straits Times
30-05-2025
- Health
- Straits Times
Malaysia nurses oppose 45-hour work week plan
KUALA LUMPUR — The Malayan Nurses Union (MNU) is up in arms over the government's decision to increase the weekly working hours of nurses in the public sector from 42 to 45, effective Aug 1. Its president Saaidah Athman said nurses have made many sacrifices in serving the well-being of the public, and they were unhappy with the additional workload being imposed on them. In a letter dated May 28 to the Health Ministry secretary-general, the Public Services Department (JPA) paused the implementation of the new working arrangement, which was originally scheduled to begin on June 1. The JPA also stated that this would be the final postponement and that the new working hours would be implemented soon. A previous postponement had already been granted, moving the start date from March 1 to May 31 at the Health Ministry's request. While the MNU welcomed the latest postponement, Ms Saaidah h opes the ministr y will maintain the current 42-hour work week instead of increasing it to 45 hours. She noted that nurses in countries such as Singapore and the Philippines work 40 hours a week , in line with recommendations by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). This, she said, is because regular work hours are already tiring enough for nurses, and additional hours would lead to exhaustion . 'Where is the justice and welfare for nurses, who are the pulse, heart, and backbone of the ministry? 'The current working structure in the healthcare system must be improved. 'In other countries, including Singapore, nurses only work in wards and handle recovery work. But in Malaysia, we perform many tasks — from escorting patients to x-rays and the operating theatre, to indenting, collecting data, participating in audits, and being involved in hospital activities,' she told The Star on May 29 . She added that nurses would be disappointed if the 45-hour work week was implemented. Ms Saaidah said nurses were at the frontline of medical care during the Covid-19 pandemic and served the nation, often at the cost of leaving their families due to the demands of the job . 'Imagine if the work hours were extended but there was no review on the burden of the job and the improvements,' she said. Nurses have previously opposed the new working hours, citing a lack of work-life balance and increased workload. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
