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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
Rakyat Post
4 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.
The Sun
12-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Govt refining efforts to officially recognise PLKN 3.0 certificate
PEKAN: The government is currently refining efforts to officially recognise the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 certificate as a benefit for trainees in gaining admission to higher learning institutions or to secure employment. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said the matter was discussed with the National Service Training Department director-general Major General Datuk Ya'cob Samiran. 'This is a credential that can be accepted by all parties, not just the government but also society at large. (With this certificate) we can confirm that the trainee has been exposed to a range of knowledge upon completing the PLKN training,' he said. He said this in a press conference after attending a dialogue session with PLKN trainees at the 505 Territorial Army Regiment Camp here today. Johari also said that the outcome of the discussions is expected to be announced soon. 'We are working with the Public Service Department and several other parties to ensure that the certificate we issue carries merit. Otherwise, it will be just another ordinary certificate -- we want it to have value,' he added. Meanwhile, Ya'cob said several PLKN 3.0 trainees have successfully qualified to join the Malaysian Armed Forces and will begin training in the next intake at the Basic Army Training Centre. 'If we look at the previous intake, around 60 per cent of those who participated in PLKN 3.0 chose to serve in uniformed forces, either in the regular or reserve units,' he also said.
