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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on Malaysia's civil service to maintain professional standards and political neutrality, warning against allowing partisan concerns to disrupt government administration and service delivery.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has alleged that some ministry officers faced pressure to attend Barisan Nasional-linked events during recent state elections, sparking debate over civil service impartiality.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has expressed deep condolences over the passing of former Information Department director-general Datuk Mohd Sukari Ab Hamid, describing him as a close collaborator and trusted advisor.
A civil servant at Bentong Prison in Pahang has been arrested for allegedly accepting bribes to smuggle banned items to inmates, highlighting persistent security vulnerabilities in Malaysia's penal system.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed a review of the promotion system for senior Malaysian Armed Forces officers, citing concerns that career advancement takes longer than for other civil servants.
Malaysia's National Institute of Public Administration is enhancing the capabilities of young Malay language officers across government through a specialised three-day workshop, addressing skills gaps in translation and linguistic advisory services.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has apologised conditionally if his forthright manner when engaging civil servants struck observers as overly harsh, attributing his intensity to genuine passion for effective governance.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's strength depends on a robust, integrity-driven civil service system, calling public servants the backbone of national progress.
Thailand is suspending nearly 6,000 civil servants implicated in a widespread examination fraud scandal. The crackdown follows three arrests and signals a major integrity crisis within Bangkok's bureaucracy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysian civil servants to demonstrate integrity, efficiency and the courage to embrace change while prioritising the nation's interests in their public service.
Thai authorities have arrested three key figures implicated in a widespread civil service examination fraud scheme that could result in job losses for approximately 5,000 government officials.
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Malaysia's government has decided to maintain the mandatory retirement age for civil servants at 60, rejecting proposals for an increase. The Cabinet also made PERKESO's non-employment injury insurance contribution voluntary.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called on Malaysia's civil service to maintain strict integrity and political neutrality to ensure consistent policymaking and national stability despite shifting political conditions.
The Malaysian Association of the Wives and Women Civil Servants will lead 16 female government staff on a Mount Kinabalu expedition this month, aiming to build resilience and fortify camaraderie within the civil service.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has received a farewell courtesy visit from Chief Statistician Uzir Mahidin, extending gratitude for his years of dedicated service to Malaysia's national statistics framework.
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin visited Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in a farewell call before his mandatory retirement on July 8, concluding seven years leading Malaysia's statistical services.
Melaka's government has achieved a 91.94% public satisfaction rating for service delivery in 2025, attributed to direct engagement programmes and improved civil service performance across state agencies.
Malaysia's civil service has saved RM1.99 million through a paperless initiative that eliminated 116,405 reams of paper. The achievement reflects government efforts to accelerate digitalisation and develop AI capabilities under the Malaysia Digital 2030 framework.