PUTRAJAYA – Civil servants are encouraged to report any misconduct that occurs in ministries, departments or agencies in efforts to prevent leakages, especially misuse of power.
Public Service Department (PSD) director-general Tan Sri Mohd Khairul Adib Abd Rahman said the government views malpractice in the civil service seriously.
“There are various channels for whistleblowers to convey information to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) or the integrity unit in each ministry, department or agency.
“Rest assured that their identity and the information given to authorities will be kept confidential and their safety will not be compromised in accordance with existing regulations as provided under the Witness Protection Act 2009 and Witness Protection Act 2010,” he said in a media statement here today.
Khairul Adib said all civil servants are subject to the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993 and violations, including failing to report misconduct of officers, can result in disciplinary action.
In reminding all department heads to take the matter seriously, he commended those who dared come forward to give information and help prevent misconduct.
“This shows that they have very high integrity and their action should be emulated by other civil servants.
“The PSD also congratulates the MACC and other enforcement agencies for their proactive and continuous action to address and eradicate corrupt practices and in doing so had helped enhance integrity and good governance in the public sector,” he said. – Bernama, December 12, 2020
