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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has apologised if his firm tone when addressing civil servants was perceived as overly harsh, explaining that his intensity reflects genuine emotion about national development and policy implementation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that a strong, integrity-driven civil service is fundamental to Malaysia's policy continuity and progress, calling public servants the backbone of the nation's development efforts.
A leaked travel document involving Indonesian Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo's family members has triggered internal ministry turmoil and widespread staff reassignments, raising concerns about governance and worker morale.
Thailand's government announced plans to suspend nearly 6,000 civil service officials implicated in an extensive examination cheating scandal, with investigators making three arrests as the probe expands.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the necessity for Malaysia's civil service to combine adaptive leadership with strong ethical foundations, warning that national progress hinges on administrators who can balance innovation with principled governance.
Thai authorities have apprehended three key figures linked to a widespread civil service examination fraud scheme that potentially threatens the employment of around 5,000 government workers across the nation.
Kuala Lumpur MACC has remanded a former civil servant accused of orchestrating a benefits fraud scheme that exploited 11 individuals' identities to illegally claim RM300,000 in government assistance.
Authorities have arrested a former civil servant accused of submitting falsified paperwork to fraudulently obtain approximately RM300,000 in government financial assistance through what investigators believe was a deliberate deception scheme.
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Malaysia's Cabinet has decided to keep the civil service retirement age at 60, rejecting proposals for an increase. The government also made employee contributions to PERKESO's accident insurance scheme voluntary.
The Malaysian Association of the Wives and Women Civil Servants is organizing a Mount Kinabalu climbing mission involving 16 participants from Prime Minister's Department to foster resilience and strengthen bonds among female public servants.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has received a farewell visit from Chief Statistician Uzir Mahidin, who is stepping down after years leading Malaysia's statistics department.
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin made a courtesy call on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim before his mandatory retirement on July 8, ending a tenure that began in February 2017.
Malaysia's civil service has eliminated 116,405 reams of paper, generating RM1.99 million in savings through a digitalisation drive that aligns with the government's vision to become an AI nation by 2030.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved a hybrid work model for civil servants starting August 1, allowing two days of remote work and three days in office. The arrangement replaces existing work-from-home policies.
A former assistant engineer at Kerian District and Land Office has been charged with 146 counts of allegedly accepting bribes worth RM183,500 in the past three years.
Malaysia's government has guaranteed that Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) personnel will retain their rights and welfare entitlements during the transition to a new Public Service Department scheme effective July 1.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed Malaysia's significant improvement in the IMD World Competitiveness Index 2026—rising from 23rd to 15th place—to the dedication and effectiveness of the country's civil service workforce.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attributes Malaysia's strengthened position in the 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking to the dedication and efficiency of the nation's civil service workforce.
Malaysia's Chief Secretary Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar has called on the civil service to convert recent high-level diplomatic missions into tangible economic benefits, emphasizing the need for government efficiency and global-minded bureaucrats.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed Malaysia's jump to 15th place in the IMD World Competitiveness Index 2026—up eight spots from last year—to the dedication and efficiency of the country's civil service workforce rather than individual leadership.
Bersama party is attracting interest from retired senior civil servants keen to contest in the forthcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, signalling growing momentum for the newer political outfit.
Malaysia's Public Service Department has unveiled a five-year strategic blueprint designed to enhance mental health services and psychological support across the civil service, introducing new intervention frameworks to address workplace wellness.
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Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has called on civil servants to exercise restraint when making public statements, particularly on matters touching race, religion and royalty.