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New Straits Times
6 days ago
- 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
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- New Straits Times
NRD slammed over IC probe delays, told to tighten SOPs
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Registration Department (NRD) has been urged to strengthen its standard operating procedures (SOPs) following a decade-long issue involving irregularities in identity card applications. The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) revealed that its investigation uncovered delays and procedural shortcomings in how NRD officers handled investigation papers, which in turn caused prolonged delays in taking appropriate action. "There were also cases where original birth certificates seized by the NRD were reportedly lost, further affecting the timeframe required to conclude investigations. "Improvements are needed in the department's SOPs, particularly in setting realistic timeframes for cases where immediate investigation or action cannot be undertaken," the commission said in a statement. It also recommended a more detailed review of Regulation 25 of the National Registration Regulations 1990 (Amendment 2007), especially in instances where individuals fail to attend or provide statements during investigations. The commission said it had submitted its findings and recommendations to the department's director-general, including proposals for disciplinary measures against the officers involved. "Recommendations to enhance SOPs and strengthen the implementation of Regulation 25 should be implemented to ensure the NRD can act more efficiently and proactively during investigations. "The EAIC has decided to refer its disciplinary recommendations under Regulation 38 of the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993 to the NRD's disciplinary authority in respect of the officers concerned," the statement added.
The Star
20-05-2025
- The Star
NRD reforms needed following ten-year delay in IC case, says EAIC
PUTRAJAYA: The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has revealed that an investigation into an identity card application handled by the National Registration Department (NRD) faced serious delays, taking more than 10 years to be resolved. In a statement on Tuesday (May 20), the EAIC said the investigation was conducted based on a complaint received under Subsection 27(4) of the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission Act 2009. It said the investigation found that the delay was due to several weaknesses in case management by the NRD investigating officers. "The investigation found delays and irregularities in how the investigation papers were handled by the NRD officers, which caused a significant delay in taking action during the investigation,' the EAIC said in its statement. The EAIC also disclosed that the loss of the original birth certificate, which the NRD had impounded, affected the timeline of the investigation. The EAIC concluded that there is a need to improve the NRD's standard operating procedures (SOPs), particularly in setting a reasonable timeframe for follow-up actions in cases that are difficult or impossible to investigate or resolve. The EAIC also found that the implementation of Regulation 25 of the National Registration Regulations 1990 (Amendment 2007), concerning individuals who fail to appear to give statements during investigations, should be reviewed in detail. "It is recommended that improvements to the SOP and implementation of Regulation 25 of the National Registration Regulations 1990 (Amendment 2007) be carried out to ensure that the NRD can act more proactively and effectively in conducting investigations,' it said. The EAIC added that the Commission Meeting No. 4/2025 held on April 8 decided to refer the findings of the investigation to the JPN director-general, along with recommendations for disciplinary action against the officers involved. "EAIC has decided that disciplinary recommendations under Regulation 38 of the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993 against the JPN officers involved should be referred to the NRD disciplinary authority for further action,' the EAIC said. - Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
20-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
EAIC calls for SOP overhaul after decade-long JPN probe delay
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. '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.
