Malaysia

Code of duties, functions established for political secretaries

They can only manage matters related to political affairs, says special committee

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 19 Nov 2020 11:15PM

Code of duties, functions established for political secretaries
The Prime Minister's Office says the code of duties and functions is in line with the objectives of the appointment of political secretaries to help manage matters related to political affairs only. – The Vibes file pic, November 19, 2020

KUALA LUMPUR – The Special Cabinet Committee on Anti-Corruption today agreed in principle to the establishment of the Code of Duties and Functions of Political Secretaries as recommended by the National Governance, Integrity and Anti-Corruption Centre.

The Prime Minister's Office said in a statement that the move to enhance the integrity of political secretaries was among the important things achieved in the meeting chaired via video conferencing by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

The statement said the code of duties and functions was in line with the objectives of the appointment of political secretaries to help manage matters related to political affairs only.

“Therefore, to complete the enhancement of integrity in the support process, the Prime Minister's directive on the Code of Duties and Functions of Political Secretaries can complement the previous directives issued specifically for government officials,” added the statement. – Bernama, November 19, 2020

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