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Malaysiakini
6 days ago
- 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...
Borneo Post
6 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
AGC: Civil servants prohibited from public assemblies under existing regulations
In a statement, the AGC said any failure to comply with P.U. (A) 1/2012, P.U. (A) 395/1993, General Orders, circulars, service circulars, rules and other government-issued instructions could result in disciplinary action being taken against the officer under P.U. (A) 395/1993. – Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (July 23): The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) today clarified that civil servants are bound by specific directives issued by the Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) concerning the prohibition against participating in public assemblies. In a statement, the AGC said any failure to comply with P.U. (A) 1/2012, P.U. (A) 395/1993, General Orders, circulars, service circulars, rules and other government-issued instructions could result in disciplinary action being taken against the officer under P.U. (A) 395/1993. 'Although Articles 10(1)(a) and 10(1)(b) of the Federal Constitution provide every citizen the right to freedom of speech and expression, as well as the right to assemble peaceably and without arms, these rights are not absolute,' the statement said. Last week, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar reminded civil servants not to participate in a rally scheduled to be held in the capital this Saturday. He said it would be inappropriate for civil servants to join the assembly as doing so would go against the principle of Loyalty to the King and Country as enshrined in the Rukun Negara. Meanwhile, the AGC stated that a public officer was bound by the Letter of Undertaking as provided for under subregulation 20(3) of the Public Officers (Appointments, Promotions and Termination of Services) Regulations 2012 [P.U. (A) 1/2012]. 'Under the Letter of Undertaking, every public officer is responsible for complying with all regulations, including the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993 [P.U. (A) 395/1993], General Orders, circulars, service circulars, rules and other directives issued by the Government from time to time during the course of their service,' it said. According to the statement, under P.U. (A) 1/2012 and P.U. (A) 395/1993, a public officer must at all times demonstrate loyalty to the King, the nation and the government. '(They must) not act in a manner that tarnishes or discredits the image of the civil service and must not make any public statement that would bring embarrassment or disrepute to the government,' it said. – Bernama absolute Attorney General's Chambers directive peaceful assembly provision
The Sun
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Civil servants barred from joining assemblies under KSN directive
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has reaffirmed that civil servants must adhere to directives from the Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) prohibiting participation in public assemblies. Non-compliance could lead to disciplinary action under existing regulations. In a statement, the AGC cited P.U. (A) 1/2012, P.U. (A) 395/1993, and other government-issued instructions as binding for all public officers. 'Although Articles 10(1)(a) and 10(1)(b) of the Federal Constitution grant citizens the right to freedom of speech and peaceful assembly, these rights are not absolute,' the statement said. Last week, KSN Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar reminded civil servants against joining an upcoming rally in the capital, stressing that participation would violate the Rukun Negara principle of Loyalty to the King and Country. The AGC further noted that public officers are bound by the Letter of Undertaking under subregulation 20(3) of the Public Officers (Appointments, Promotions and Termination of Services) Regulations 2012. This requires adherence to all government regulations, including conduct and discipline rules. 'A public officer must at all times demonstrate loyalty to the King, the nation, and the government,' the statement added. Officers must avoid actions that discredit the civil service or make statements embarrassing the government. – Bernama
Malaysiakini
6 days ago
- 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.
Free Malaysia Today
02-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
EAIC recommends action against Sabah JPN officers over IC application delay
The EAIC proposed that JPN set up a special 'flying squad' at its Putrajaya headquarters to identify the root causes of case backlogs. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has recommended disciplinary action against several officers from the national registration department (JPN) in Sabah over a delay in processing a new application for an identity card (IC). In a statement, the commission said it launched an investigation following a complaint by a parent alleging that the officers failed to take appropriate action regarding the application for a child. The EAIC said the sluggish response of the officers not only affected the complainant and their child but also reflected a failure to carry out their duties, undue delays in initiating the investigation, and poor case management. 'The EAIC decided to refer the investigation findings to JPN's disciplinary authority, with a recommendation that disciplinary action be taken against the officers under Regulation 38 of the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993,' it said. To prevent a recurrence of such issues, the EAIC proposed that JPN set up a special 'flying squad' at its Putrajaya headquarters to identify the root causes of case backlogs – whether due to the conduct of the officers involved or other factors contributing to non-compliance with procedures. The commission also recommended that JPN update its procedures to include clear timeframes for conducting investigations and improve its SOPs to ensure that officers are given sufficient time to effectively carry out their duties.
