PUTRAJAYA: Heads of departments (HODs) have been granted the authority to approve work-from-home (WFH) requests from civil servants living within a 25km radius of their offices, particularly those affected by anticipated traffic congestion during the upcoming Asean Summit at the end of this month. "Eligible civil servants are encouraged to consult with their respective HODs for...
KUALA LUMPUR: Three individuals, including two civil servants, were detained in connection with selling fake e-temporary work permits for foreign workers (PLKS) following raids in the Klang Valley. The special operation was conducted at 6.42pm on Monday (June 16) at two separate locations in Maluri, Kuala Lumpur, and Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said...
KUALA LUMPUR: Several ministries, departments and government agencies have started receiving work from home (WFH) applications from civil servants in view of the Asean Summit at the end of this month. Public Service Department (PSD) director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz did not reveal the number of applications but noted that some had already been approved. “What’s...
PUTRAJAYA: Civil servants affected by traffic congestion expected during the Asean Summit this month are advised to apply for work-from-home (WFH) status. The Public Service Department said the WFH policy would allow civil servants to work more flexibly, but still subject to current regulations while maintaining continuity of public services. It said the WFH policy provided through...
PUTRAJAYA: Civil servants must be exposed to new technologies to enhance their efficiency, thus reducing reliance on foreign and external consultants, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the current demands require civil servants to change and the potential possessed by each of them must be harnessed for...
PUTRAJAYA: Civil servants affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights on Tuesday have been granted permission to work from home (WFH), according to Public Service director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz. He assured that this arrangement would not disrupt the continuity of public services. "Department heads have the discretion to approve WFH requests...
PUTRAJAYA: Civil servants are reminded to not make unnecessary excessive or overlapping loans following salary increases under the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA). Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public Service (Cuepacs) secretary-general Abdul Rahman Mohd Nordin said the SSPA should not be an incentive or excuse for civil servants to increase loans, which will...
KUALA LUMPUR: The success of the Madani Government in leading the nation over the past two years is the result of political stability, clear policies and the commitment of civil servants, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the people have demonstrated their willingness to work together with the government to elevate Malaysia onto...
KUCHING: State civil servants in Sarawak will receive a two-month bonus this year, says Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. He said the bonus would be paid next month in recognition of the civil service's contributions and commitment. Additionally, he announced a bonus of RM700 for federal civil servants in Sarawak, to be paid in the first...
PUTRAJAYA: The habit of comparing oneself to others who appear more successful or possess more wealth, and prioritising greed disproportionate to financial capabilities, are among the elements that can prompt civil servants to commit immoral actions, such as corruption. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said that this phenomenon, however, is...
