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The Malaysian government has decided to retain the mandatory retirement age for civil servants at 60, rejecting proposals for an increase. A PERKESO insurance contribution has also been made voluntary.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has emphasised that Malaysia's civil service must prioritise integrity, professionalism, and political neutrality to maintain policy continuity and national competitiveness in an increasingly volatile environment.
The Malaysian Association of the Wives and Women Civil Servants is organising a Mount Kinabalu climbing expedition involving 16 participants to strengthen the resilience of women working within the Prime Minister's Department.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has launched a housing initiative targeting civil servants, utilising idle government land across multiple states. Construction of 1,700 low-cost units is already underway in Johor as part of the rollout.
Malaysia's civil service has conserved 116,405 reams of paper through its paperless initiative, generating RM1.99 million in savings. The achievement underscores government commitment to digitalisation under the Malaysia Digital 2030 framework.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved a Hybrid Work Day arrangement for civil servants starting August 1, allowing two days remote work and three days in office, replacing the existing work-from-home policy.
Malaysia's government has guaranteed that Border Control and Protection Agency personnel will face no adverse effects on career progression or benefits during a shift to a new civil service arrangement commencing July 1.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim credited Malaysia's civil service for the nation's significant jump in the IMD World Competitiveness Index 2026, rising from 23rd place to 15th, marking a notable improvement in global economic standings.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attributes Malaysia's rising position in the 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking to the dedication and operational effectiveness of the nation's civil service workforce.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed Malaysia's significant improvement in the IMD World Competitiveness Index to the dedication and efficiency of the country's civil service, with the nation rising eight places to 15th position globally.
A retired senior Melaka state official appeared in court to face seven charges related to misappropriating public funds and defrauding executive council members, with allegations totalling more than RM60,000.
Malaysia's Public Service Department has introduced a five-year strategic plan emphasizing mental health and psychological support for its 1.6 million civil servants, featuring 12 core strategies and measurable performance indicators.
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Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has called on civil servants to eschew inappropriate language and steer clear of matters touching on race, religion and royalty in their public communications.