There are rules against making public statements, PSD DG tells civil servants

PETALING JAYA: Civil servants have been reminded not to make public statements in line with the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) 1993 regulations which are still in effect.

Public Service Department (PSD) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shafiq Abdullah (pic) said in a seven-page circular dated Aug 8 that it was being issued to explain, improve understanding and avoid confusion among civil servants and other interested parties on the matter of public statements.