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Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
AGC warns civil servants: Participate in rallies, face disciplinary action
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
Malay Mail
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Don't go, chief secretary warns civil servants as home minister facilitates July 26 anti-Anwar rally
PUTRAJAYA, July 20 — Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar has reminded civil servants not to participate in a rally scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday (July 26). He said it is inappropriate for civil servants to join such a gathering, as doing so would be inconsistent with the principle of 'Loyalty to King and Country', as enshrined in the Rukun Negara (National Principles). 'They shouldn't go. They are civil servants, (so) how can they join? Every day, every week, we recite the Loyalty to King and Country pledge. Have they forgotten? Be grateful to the King and the Country,' he said. Shamsul Azri was speaking to reporters after launching the Sports Carnival of the MRSM Association of Former Students (ANSARA Malaysia) here today. Earlier today, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) said it expects between 10,000 to 15,000 participants to attend the 'Himpunan Turun Anwar' rally scheduled for July 26. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail had also previously stated that PDRM would assist in facilitating the rally in the capital. He assured that police would handle security control during the rally in a professional manner, but reminded all parties to comply with the provisions of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012. — Bernama
