Civil service must be civil

The country’s public service has come under the spotlight after two principals and a senior government officer allegedly uttered racist remarks against non-Malays. Are a few “bad” apples about to spoil an entire bunch?

A GENERAL service circular was sent out by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan on Friday to heads of departments. The message was straight to the point; department heads were told to stop their officers from making statements touching on racial and religious sensitivities.