January 13, 2021 6:13 PM
Public Service Department director-general Mohd Khairul Adib Abd Rahman said corrupt acts committed by a handful of civil servants could smear the image of the majority who had been upholding their integrity and discharging their duties in a trustworthy manner. According to Khairul, there were civil servants who were arrested and charged in court last year for alleged involvement in corruption and abuse of power in matters regarding the issuance of identity card, the influx of foreigners into the country and the water supply disruptions.
“If we were aware of any corrupt act or a breach of trust, we have a choice to take the appropriate action.