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Communications Minister Fahmi Pays Tribute to Former Information Department Chief Mohd Sukari

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has expressed his condolences to the family of Datuk Mohd Sukari Ab Hamid, the former director-general of the Information Department, who passed away at age 65.

By Aisyah Razak · 3 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Zahid Pushes for Improved Compensation and Job Security for Kemas Teachers

Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has instructed the Kemas director-general to establish all senior positions as permanent posts, part of broader efforts to enhance teacher compensation and job stability.

By Aisyah Razak · 27 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Immigration Officer Faces Seven Bribery Charges Over Restaurant Owner Payments

An Immigration officer in Ayer Keroh has been charged with accepting bribes from a restaurant owner, with allegations spanning seven months and involving payments totalling RM1,950.

By Rajesh Kumar · 26 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

KEMAS Plans Broader Recruitment Path for Nursery School Teachers

Malaysia's Community Development Department is negotiating with civil service bodies to broaden teacher qualifications for Tabika nurseries, moving beyond traditional Early Childhood Education diplomas to attract specialists in Islamic education, special needs, and technology.

By Aisyah Razak · 22 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Immigration Officers Deserve Better Service Scheme, Says Zahid

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has thrown his weight behind efforts to upgrade the Immigration Officer Service Scheme, recognising the department's vital role in national security and revenue generation.

By Aisyah Razak · 21 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Apologises for Firm Tone With Civil Servants, Defends His Directness

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has apologised if his firm tone when addressing civil servants came across as too harsh, while defending his passionate approach to driving national development.

By Aisyah Razak · 20 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Anwar flags widening gap between KWAP returns and Malaysia's pension bill

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned that the Retirement Fund Incorporated's (KWAP) annual investment earnings of RM12.9 billion cannot meet Malaysia's annual pension bill of nearly RM45 billion, underlining structural pension system challenges.

By Rajesh Kumar · 20 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Civil Service Excellence Critical to Malaysia's Development Agenda, Says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that a strong, integrity-driven civil service is essential for Malaysia's policy continuity and national development, urging public servants to maintain close ties with citizens.

By Aisyah Razak · 20 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Federal WFH Policy Delivers RM7.31 Million in Subsidy Savings as Petrol Consumption Drops

Malaysia's work-from-home policy for federal civil servants has conserved 4.05 million litres of petrol and generated RM7.31 million in subsidy savings since its April 2026 rollout, benefiting over 74,000 employees.

By Aisyah Razak · 16 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

PM Anwar Urges Civil Servants to Prioritise Integrity and Embrace Reform

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's civil service must combine integrity with a readiness to embrace change, warning that the nation's future hinges on principled leadership and effective governance.

By Aisyah Razak · 16 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Former Civil Servant Held Over Alleged RM300,000 Welfare Fraud Using 11 People's Details

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating a former civil servant accused of misappropriating RM300,000 in government aid by fraudulently using personal details of 11 individuals to claim benefits.

By Aisyah Razak · 14 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia to Keep Civil Service Retirement Age at 60, PERKESO Scheme Shifted to Voluntary

Malaysia's Cabinet has confirmed the mandatory retirement age for civil servants will remain at 60, rejecting calls for an increase. Separately, a 0.75% salary deduction for workplace injury coverage has been made voluntary.

By Aisyah Razak · 8 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Civil Servants Must Prioritise Integrity and Neutrality, Says Fadillah

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has stressed the importance of integrity, professionalism, and neutrality among civil servants to maintain policy continuity and national stability in an increasingly volatile political environment.

By Aisyah Razak · 8 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Women Civil Servants Embark on Mount Kinabalu Climb to Build Resilience

Sixteen women civil servants from Malaysia's Prime Minister's Department are scaling Mount Kinabalu this month as part of a resilience-building initiative by Puspanita, the Malaysian Association of Wives and Women Civil Servants.

By Aisyah Razak · 6 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar bids farewell to Chief Statistician Uzir Mahidin as he steps down

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has received a farewell visit from Chief Statistician Uzir Mahidin ahead of his retirement, extending gratitude for his service leading the government's statistical agency.

By Aisyah Razak · 3 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Chief Statistician Mohd Uzir Bids Farewell to PM Anwar Before Retirement

Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin visited Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on July 3 ahead of his mandatory retirement on July 8, concluding a seven-year tenure leading Malaysia's statistical system.