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Malaysia's government has guaranteed that Border Control and Protection Agency personnel will face no disadvantage in promotions, seniority or retirement benefits as the agency transitions to a new Public Service Department scheme on July 1.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed Malaysia's improved standing in the 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking to the dedication and effectiveness of the nation's civil service, highlighting the crucial role of public sector workers.
Malaysia has advanced to 15th place in the IMD World Competitiveness Index 2026, climbing eight positions from 23rd last year. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attributed the improvement to civil service effectiveness rather than individual leadership.
A retired Melaka state official has been charged with seven counts of misappropriation and cheating involving more than RM60,000, appearing before the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court.
Bersama party is attracting applications from former senior civil servants for the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, signalling the coalition's expansion strategy.
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Malaysia's Health Ministry has reaffirmed that its Advanced Specialist Training Programme selection process is conducted transparently and based on merit, addressing concerns about 123 applicants who appealed their rejection.
Malaysia's Public Service Department has unveiled an ambitious five-year mental health initiative targeting psychological well-being across the civil service, featuring 12 core strategies and measurable performance targets to reduce stigma and improve employee support systems.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has urged civil servants to eschew inappropriate language and steer clear of sensitive topics involving race, religion, and royalty in all their public communications.
Datuk Ismail Yusop has concluded his tenure leading Malaysia's Department of Community Communications, with the official stepping down on his final working day. He will assume a different government position.
A former Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry officer has been cleared of bribery allegations after settling the matter with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission through a compound payment.
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Since launching on April 15, Malaysia's work-from-home scheme has generated RM4.22 million in RON95 petrol subsidy savings, equivalent to 2.14 million litres, the Chief Secretary to the Government announced.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has clarified that his surprise ground visits are conducted to gather accurate information about conditions on the ground, not to embarrass or shame civil servants.
Sixty-three staff members of Bernama received the Ministry of Communications' 2025 Excellent Service Award in recognition of their dedication and outstanding performance. The awards ceremony was held in Kuala Lumpur with senior government officials in attendance.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has called on KPKT staff to embrace artificial intelligence and digital technologies to enhance public service delivery, in line with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's digital transformation agenda.