MACC arrests15 civil servants of receiving over RM2 mln in bribes
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested 15 more civil servants suspected of receiving over RM2 million in bribes from a syndicate involved in the illegal smuggling of tobacco, cigarettes, and alcohol through the country’s entry points. The arrests were made by MACC’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Division through Op Samba 2.0, conducted in collaboration with […]
Let’s be world class, SS urges civil servants
KUCHING: State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki has set his sights on a lofty goal – he wants to transform the state civil service into a world-class institution. To do so he is placing much emphasis on the 3R principle: ‘Revisit’, ‘Rethink’ and ‘Recharge’. Explaining the 3R principle, he said it is necessary […]
Civil servants told not to be defensive, accept criticisms with open minds
IPOH: Government officers in Perak do not need to be defensive but to accept complaints from the public with an open mind, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. He said the complaints are feedback that plays a role in further improving the quality of service in the respective government departments. “Complaints, no matter how […]
Embrace new technology to achieve govt goals: Awang Tengah
KUCHING: Civil servants need to continue improving their expertise on new technologies adopted in the state, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said this is because civil servants are given the responsibility to implement the policies and programmes planned by the government to achieve the desired goals. “Not to mention now, […]
Uncertain future for civil servants and pensions
‘The future depends on what we do in the present.’ – Mahatma Gandhi (1869 – 1948), an influential political and spiritual leader in India’s India’s struggle for independence from British colonial rule. He was assissinated in 1948. In a recent announcement by the federal government, there are indications that they might do away with pensions […]
Govt assures retirees pension amount will not decrease
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has given an assurance that it will top up the pension amount for retired civil servants to ensure that it is not less than what is currently received, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. “Although there is a court decision, the government, specifically the Treasury, has decided to top up the amount considered […]
Civil servants Grade 56 and below to receive interim payment of RM2,000
KUALA LUMPUR: Civil servants Grade 56 and below, including those appointed under contract, will receive an interim payment of RM2,000, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the payment will be made while the government is reviewing the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), the salary and allowance scheme for civil servants which was last […]
Culture of digitalisation as a norm for civil servants
KUCHING: Civil servants are told to inculcate a culture of digitalisation to emulate Sarawak’s vision of achieving a developed digital economy. Deputy State Secretary, Datuk Hii Chang Kee said civil servants needed to be an important bringer of information to the public in efforts to support Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s […]
Kedah civil servants to receive RM400 special aid
ALOR SETAR: The Kedah government will be giving a special assistance of RM400 to the state’s civil servants, which will be paid on Sept 14, announced Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor. He said that a total of 5,600 state civil servants will receive the benefit, involving an allocation of RM2.08 million. “At […]
Civil servant loses RM37,300 in phone scam
SIBU: A civil servant has fallen victim to a gambling and fake investment syndicate, resulting in the loss of RM37,300 after being deceived by individuals impersonating officials.The incident transpired on July 22 when the victim, in her 30s, received a call from a person posing as a representative from the Department of Communications and Multimedia.According […]
