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The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
27 civil servants disciplined last year for breach of conduct, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 27 civil servants were subjected to disciplinary action last year for making public statements in violation of regulations, says Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) said a public servant is bound by a Letter of Undertaking under sub-regulation 20(3) of the Public Officers (Appointment, Promotion and Termination of Service) Regulations 2012. "Uncontrolled public statements, particularly those involving the accuracy of data, are a concern as they may cause undue public anxiety," she told Datuk Mumtaz Md Nawi (PN-Tumpat) in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (Aug 12). Mumtaz wanted to know the number of civil servants who faced disciplinary action for expressing opinions or criticism of government policies. She also wanted to know whether or not the government would review the guidelines on freedom of speech within the public service. Zaliha said that for the moment, the government believes that existing regulations should be maintained so that public officers uphold prescribed standards of conduct. According to the Letter of Undertaking, every public officer is responsible for complying with all regulations, including the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993, General Orders, circulars, circular letters, rules and other directives issued throughout their service with the government.
Malaysiakini
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Your freedom is not absolute, AGC to govt servants on joining rallies
The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) today reminded civil servants that their constitutional rights have legal boundaries, particularly when joining public rallies. In a statement today, the AGC said civil servants are subject to the Oath of Office as provided for in subregulation 20(3) of the Public Officers (Appointment, Promotion, and Termination of Service) Regulations 2012. It said that based on the Oath of Office...
New Straits Times
23-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
A-GC warns Malaysia civil servants on rally participation
KUALA LUMPUR: Civil servants who participate in the rally on July 26 may face disciplinary action for breaching civil service regulations, the Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) said. In a statement today, the AGC stressed that civil servants are bound by the pledge outlined in the Public Officers (Appointment, Promotion and Termination of Service) Regulations 2012, as well as the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993. Both impose restrictions on conduct that may be deemed detrimental to the government's image. "Under these regulations, every civil servant must observe loyalty to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the nation and the government. "They must not act in a way that tarnishes the public service or make statements that could embarrass or discredit the government," the statement read. The AGC said that failure to adhere to the service pledge, government circulars or directives, such as the recent reminder from Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, could subject officers to disciplinary action. It acknowledged that the Federal Constitution, under Article 10(1)(a) and (b), guarantees citizens the right to free speech and peaceful assembly. However, the A-GC reminded that such rights are not absolute. "Public assemblies must still comply with existing laws, including any directives from authorities such as the chief secretary. "Civil servants, in particular, are expected to uphold the rules and integrity of the public service at all times," it said. The A-GC's statement comes in response to Shamsul Azri's earlier statement cautioning civil servants against taking part in the rally organised by opposition groups.
Malaysiakini
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Your freedom is not absolute, AGC to govt servants on joining rallies
The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) today reminded civil servants that their constitutional rights have legal boundaries, particularly when joining public rallies. In a statement today, the AGC said civil servants are subject to the Oath of Office as provided for in subregulation 20(3) of the Public Officers (Appointment, Promotion, and Termination of Service) Regulations 2012.
The Herald Scotland
09-07-2025
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
NHS Fife release of Sandie Peggie costs raises questions
It is bizarre behaviour. You could almost understand it if there was an attempt at some form of spin doctoring, an Alastair Campbell-like bid to control the story. But there was no control. After months of saying they could not possibly release the costs, they just did. READ MORE So why? Well, last week, it emerged that senior staff at the health board had accused David Hamilton, the Information Commissioner, of being "emotional", "selective" and "not professional" over his decision to rebuke them for withholding the costs. We know this because the board mistakenly sent the comments to the mum of a patient, who then passed them on to the Mail on Sunday. An NHS Fife spokesman later said it "fully respects the role and authority of the Scottish Information Commissioner," but I am not so sure. The paper's report was humiliating for the board. So could this be some petty attempt to try and undermine Hamilton? I know that is a ridiculous thing to suggest of a serious public body, but this is an organisation that has repeatedly failed to act professionally. The Employment Tribunal was supposed to have concluded in February after ten days but was extended, in part because the health board did not hand over documentation it had been ordered to provide by the Employment Judge. And in the paperwork it handed over late, there were suddenly names and people and events that Ms Peggie's legal team had never come across. For example, Dr Kate Searle, who was Dr Upton's supervisor. Her involvement in the row had not been in any of the pre-tribunal disclosure documents. She is now the third respondent in the case. There are also questions over the impact assessment on trans staff using single-sex facilities. Under the Equality Act 2010 and the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (as amended), public bodies have "a duty to assess and review proposed new or revised policies or practices." In February, The Herald reported that Ms Peggie's legal team had already asked for a copy of any relevant assessments in August 2023 while preparing for the tribunal. When asked "whether an Equality Impact Assessment or risk assessment was undertaken before the decision" to allow Dr Upton to use the female changing room, the health board simply replied: "No." There are other issues which will be explored in full next week when the tribunal resumes. But ultimately this is a tribunal that should not be happening. This is a situation that should have been avoided, could have been avoided. But that would have required some professionalism from the higher-ups at NHS Fife. Back in February, Health Secretary Neil Gray said he had full confidence in the management of NHS Fife. I wonder if he still does.
