KOTA BARU – The constitution clearly states that the Police Force Commission must be chaired by the minister responsible for police – in this context, it is the home minister, said Law Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.
He said this when advising heads of services in the government to be more careful when speaking about the law and refrain from making interpretations based on emotions.
No one should arbitrarily interpret the provisions of the constitution as the law is clear, he added.
“As a minister looking after the public service, I want to advise civil servants and government officers, especially heads of services in the government, to be careful when talking about matters related to law.
“For example, Article 140 of the constitution clearly states that for the Royal Malaysia Police, there is a commission – named the Police Force Commission – which will handle matters related to discipline, promotions, welfare and so on, of police personnel, which totals almost 130,000.
“No one should question this as it is a constitutional provision.
“If there is any issue in the administration of a department, I believe that government servants will not divulge this matter at an inappropriate place.
“They can reveal it in a meeting at the ministerial level, but it is not appropriate for a government servant to expose it to the media.”
Takiyuddin said in terms of administration, such an action is tantamount to turning their back on or condemning the government.
“I am not saying government servants cannot give their views or criticise, but they should use the proper channel.” – Bernama, May 2, 2021
