Stay Away From july 26 Rally, Chief Secretary Reminds Civil Servants
He said it is inappropriate for civil servants to join such a gathering, as doing so would be inconsistent with the principle of 'Loyalty to King and Country', as enshrined in the Rukun Negara (National Principles).
'They shouldn't go. They are civil servants, (so) how can they join? Every day, every week, we recite the Loyalty to King and Country pledge. Have they forgotten? Be grateful to the King and the Country,' he said.
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