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The Hindu
an hour ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Central govt. officials petition Cabinet Secretary, PMO on career stagnation
Central government officials presented a memorandum to the Cabinet Secretary on Thursday (July 24, 2025) to flag career stagnation and demanded time-bound promotions. The Central Secretariat Service Forum, a body of Central government officials, on Thursday appealed to the Prime Minister's Office, urging expeditious action on long-pending cadre restructuring, delayed promotions, and the denial of benefits of Organised Group A Services (OGAS). In its appeal, the forum urged the Prime Minister to direct the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to finalise the fourth cadre review, initiate time-bound promotions, and restore service parity with other Central Civil Services. The CSS, which provides the administrative core to nearly all Ministries and Departments, has not seen a cadre review for at least seven years. The last cadre review was implemented in 2018 with a five-year delay. The fourth cadre review, due in 2018 has not yet been implemented with a delay of 7 years and counting, said the forum letter to Cabinet Secretary T.V Somanathan. The letter said that post-2014, there has been inordinate delay in finalisation of report, let alone implementation adding that there are nearly 2,500 vacancies in the CSS. The forum highlighted that Under Secretaries who are eligible for promotion are facing acute stagnation as they are waiting for promotion even after completing 12 years of service in the grade against the prescribed residency of five years. Similarly, officers of the 2014 batch of Assistant Section officer Grade in CSS are awaiting for their first promotion even after completion of 10 years of service.
The Sun
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
PM Anwar urges peaceful rally and unity in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed hope that the upcoming rally this Saturday will proceed peacefully and in an orderly manner. Emphasising constitutional principles and reform, he assured that the government respects democratic expression while prioritising public safety. Anwar's senior press secretary, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, stated in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Daily Briefing that the Prime Minister has directed police to facilitate the rally responsibly. 'The MADANI Government's stance is clear — we celebrate democracy. The right to express opinions, including dissent, is fundamental in a free nation,' he said. The government reaffirmed its commitment to democratic practices, stating that peaceful demonstrations are part of a mature society as long as they comply with the law. 'Disagreement with the government, including public protests, will not be suppressed blindly. It is seen as healthy democratic engagement,' Tunku Nashrul added. Police have received 60 reports nationwide regarding the rally, which is expected to draw 10,000 to 15,000 participants, including NGOs, students, and the public. Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad confirmed the reports as of Wednesday. In a separate initiative, the government launched the 'Bersama Malaysiaku' movement to promote unity ahead of National Day and Malaysia Day 2025. The campaign invites Malaysians to share photos representing the nation's diversity on the official website. Selected submissions will be featured on government platforms, reinforcing patriotism as a collective effort. The movement aligns with the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan, focusing on compassion and justice. 'Independence is not just history but a shared journey,' Tunku Nashrul said. - Bernama
Iraqi News
8 hours ago
- Business
- Iraqi News
Iraq modernizes Dora thermal power plant
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, initiated on Monday an important renovation in the Dora thermal power plant in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. The upgrade includes renovating two existing thermal units, each with a capacity of 160 megawatts, and installing two new units, each with a capacity of 160, bringing a total of 640 megawatts to the grid, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). During his speech at the inaugural event, al-Sudani emphasized the facility's strategic value because of its location in central Baghdad and capacity to use output from the neighboring Dora Refinery while adhering to strict environmental requirements. Al-Sudani underlined the government's continuous efforts to ensure fuel supply to all power plants and achieve energy independence. The Iraqi prime minister illustrated that Iraq will become self-sufficient in gas supplies for all power plants by the end of 2027. In February, the Iraqi cabinet approved the Ministry of Electricity's $480 million Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) agreement to develop the Dora power plant.
Borneo Post
10 hours ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Anwar thanks Malaysian for support, apologises for delay in fulfilling promises, says senior aide
Tunku Nashrul reiterates Anwar's apology, delivered yesterday, for the delay in fulfilling some of his earlier promises made before taking office. – Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (July 24): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his gratitude to all Malaysians for their continued support and patience as the government works to rebuild the country's finances and deliver on reform promises. In the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Daily Briefing today, senior press secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah reiterated the Prime Minister's apology, delivered yesterday, for the delay in fulfilling some of his earlier promises made before taking office. 'Since day one of leading the country at the end of 2022, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has never stopped working to improve the nation's financial standing for the wellbeing of the people. 'Now that the country's finances are gradually recovering, the government can offer targeted assistance to ease the people's burden amid global economic uncertainty,' said Tunku Nashrul. He also pointed to revelations by investigative journalists Bradley Hope and Tom Wright that Malaysia had lost US$18 billion in the 1MDB scandal, which is a stark reminder of the fiscal damage inherited by the Madani Government from past administrations. Despite relentless attacks and personal insults by certain parties, including Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and other opposition leaders, Tunku Nashrul said Anwar remains focused and undeterred. 'While some use social media daily to ridicule the Madani Government's efforts, the Prime Minister has neither flinched nor taken these insults personally,' he said. Tunku Nashrul highlighted the government's recent measures to ease cost-of-living pressures, including the reduction of RON95 petrol prices from RM2.05 to RM1.99 per litre, and a one-off RM100 cash assistance to all Malaysian adults. 'This also marks the first time in our history that all citizens, regardless of social status, receive a direct benefit from the government in conjunction with National Day celebrations,' he noted. These initiatives, he said, will begin rolling out this year, starting with the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) aid on Aug 31. Tunku Nashrul clarified that these recent announcements are based on the current fiscal capacity of the government and are additional measures to what was planned in Budget 2025, specifically to ease the people's burden of the rising cost of living. He also took a pointed jab at Sanusi's public remarks, saying: 'I'd like to take a moment to help Datuk Seri Sanusi understand the difference between 'assistance' and 'budget' – a basic administrative concept that appears to elude him despite his time in office. 'Everything announced yesterday has nothing to do with Budget 2026. That budget only applies in the year 2026, which is why it's called Budget 2026.' Tunku Nashrul emphasised that details of additional assistance and initiatives for next year will be announced during the tabling of Budget 2026, scheduled for October. He concluded by saying that the Madani Government is committed to sharing national prosperity more broadly, but urged for fewer political distractions that could derail national recovery efforts. 'The Prime Minister's Office remains open should the Kedah Menteri Besar require a concise or detailed briefing to avoid further confusion or distortion when commenting on public finance,' he added. – Bernama
Malaysiakini
10 hours ago
- Business
- Malaysiakini
Anwar thanks M'sians for support, apologises for delay in fulfilling promises
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his gratitude to all Malaysians for their continued support and patience as the government works to rebuild the country's finances and deliver on reform promises. In the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) daily briefing today, senior press secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah reiterated the prime minister's apology, delivered yesterday, for the delay in fulfilling some of his earlier promises made before taking office.
