Azalina warns of stern action against civil servants slamming the government


  • Nation
  • Wednesday, 04 Jan 2017

Azalina Othman

PETALING JAYA: Civil servants and former public servants have been warned that they risk stern action for issuing statements or doing anything that can cause the Government to be viewed negatively.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman (pic) reminded civil servants that they were not allowed to make any statements, publish comments, or speak before the approval of the Minister or their respective departments, as stated under Regulation 19 of the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993.

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