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New Straits Times
20 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Public servants barred from statements undermining govt 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 (PSD) 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. – BERNAMA
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.
The Star
a day ago
- Politics
- The Star
Public servants barred from statements undermining govt 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 director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz. The circular, which was uploaded on Thursday (June 19) 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. 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. - Bernama
New Straits Times
30-05-2025
- New Straits Times
KL RTD officers may face disciplinary action over undeclared asset disposals
KANGAR: Road Transport Department (RTD) officers who fail to declare the disposal of assets in the department's Human Resource Information Management System (HRMIS) may be referred to the Disciplinary Committee if elements of non-compliance are found. This follows a report from the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) today, which found that several vehicles registered under the names of Kuala Lumpur RTD officers had not yet been declared as disposed of in the HRMIS, as required by the department. RTD director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the department is aware of the incident but will review the EAIC report before taking appropriate action. "We will monitor officers who fail to declare the disposal of assets, as required under the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993. From our side, every disposed asset must be redeclared in the HRMIS system. "In this matter as well, we will first study the EAIC report before taking appropriate action against the Kuala Lumpur RTD officers concerned, as reported by the media," he told reporters after presenting MyLesen (B2) driving licence to 800 recipients comprising students and underprivileged youth at Dewan Warisan today. Present was Perlis RTD director, Noraini Mohd Nawi. Aedy Fadly said the department will consider various aspects to determine whether there has been a breach of the existing regulations. "If there is a breach of the rules set by the government, then the officers involved may be referred to the Disciplinary Committee, which is a standard process implemented by RTD. "This declaration is an obligation not only within RTD but applies to all civil servants," he said. Earlier today, the EAIC, in a statement said it had received a complaint against the Federal Territory RTD involving several vehicle registration numbers, and an investigation was carried out under subsection 27(4) of the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission Act 2009 (Act 700). EAIC's investigation found that several vehicles registered under the names of Kuala Lumpur RTD officers had not been declared as disposed of in the HRMIS system, even though those vehicles had not been in the officers' possession for a significant period of time.
Daily Express
20-05-2025
- Daily Express
Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission calls for SOP overhaul after decade-long JPN probe delay
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission said it has sent its recommendations to the JPN director-general, including the possibility of disciplinary action for the officers involved in the MyKad probe. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has urged the national registration department (JPN) to overhaul its SOPs following a 10-year delay in investigating a problematic MyKad application. EAIC said weaknesses in JPN's internal processes, including the mishandling of investigations and the loss of the original birth certificate impounded by the department, had contributed to the delay. 'There is a need for improvements to JPN's SOPs, particularly regarding the appropriate timeframe for cases where further investigation is no longer viable,' it said in a statement today. 'A more detailed review is needed on the implementation of Regulation 25 of the National Registration Regulations 1990 (Amendment 2007), particularly for cases involving individuals who fail to appear to provide statements during the investigation process.' The commission's findings followed a complaint it had received against JPN for taking more than a decade to investigate a case involving irregularities in a MyKad application. In light of the findings, the commission said it had referred its recommendations to the JPN director-general, including the possibility of disciplinary action against the officers involved. Advertisement 'Recommendations to improve SOPs and the implementation of Regulation 25 of the National Registration Regulations 1990 (Amendment 2007) should be carried out to ensure that JPN can act more proactively and effectively in conducting investigations,' it said. The commission also said it had referred the matter to the department's disciplinary authority under Regulation 38 of the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
