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Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has expressed deep condolences over the passing of Datuk Mohd Sukari Ab Hamid, the former director-general of the Information Department who retired in March 2024.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has initiated a review of the promotion system for senior Malaysian Armed Forces officers, citing concerns that their career advancement sometimes lags behind other civil servants despite salary improvements under the SSPA.
Malaysia's National Institute of Public Administration has launched a specialised workshop to boost the language expertise of young Bahasa officers serving across government ministries, equipping them with advanced translation and dictionary reference skills.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has apologised if his assertive tone when engaging with civil servants came across as overly harsh, while reaffirming his commitment to holding the bureaucracy accountable for delivering national policies.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians to abandon colonial attitudes that elevate Western systems and culture, urging the nation to build development on its own values and national identity.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the critical role of Malaysia's civil service in driving national development, calling for stronger leadership and efficiency across all government levels.
The Retirement Fund Incorporated's investment earnings of RM12.9 billion cannot cover the government's annual pension bill of nearly RM45 billion, highlighting a growing fiscal challenge for Malaysia's retirement commitments.
Thailand is suspending nearly 6,000 civil servants implicated in a nationwide exam cheating scandal. The investigation has already resulted in three arrests, with authorities continuing to expand their inquiry.
Malaysia's federal civil servants' work-from-home programme has conserved 4.05 million litres of petrol and reduced subsidy expenditure by RM7.31 million, benefiting over 74,000 government employees since its April introduction.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's public service must combine openness to reform with unwavering ethical commitment, telling Administrative and Diplomatic Service cadets that capable and principled leadership underpins national progress.
Thai authorities have arrested three suspects in connection with a nationwide civil service examination rigging scandal that threatens to strip approximately 5,000 officials of their positions.
Kuala Lumpur's anti-corruption agency has placed a former civil servant in four-day remand custody on suspicion of illegally siphoning RM300,000 in government aid by fraudulently registering assistance applications under 11 different individuals' names.
Authorities have detained a former civil servant accused of submitting falsified documents to unlawfully claim approximately RM300,000 in financial support. The case highlights persistent fraud risks within government assistance programmes.
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Malaysia's government has decided to maintain the mandatory retirement age for civil servants at 60, rejecting calls for an increase. The Cabinet also made PERKESO insurance contributions voluntary.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called on Malaysia's civil service to uphold integrity and neutrality, emphasising that sound policies guided by national interest are essential for economic stability and investor confidence.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled plans to construct affordable homes for civil servants on unused state-owned land. The scheme is already operational across several Malaysian states, with construction of 1,700 low-cost units progressing in Johor.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has received a farewell courtesy visit from Chief Statistician Uzir Mahidin ahead of his retirement, expressing gratitude for his extensive service to the nation's statistical authority.
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin made a final courtesy call on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim before his mandatory retirement on July 8, concluding a 34-year tenure at the Department of Statistics.
Malaysia's civil service has successfully saved RM1.99 million through a paperless initiative that eliminated 116,405 reams of paper. The achievement was highlighted during a digital economy council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved a Hybrid Work Day arrangement for civil servants starting August 1, permitting two days of remote work and three days in the office, replacing the existing Work From Home policy.
The Malaysian government has guaranteed that Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) personnel will retain their rights and benefits during transition to a new service scheme under the Public Service Department from July 1.