Former culture, arts and heritage minister Tan Sri Rais Yatim has chided the current post-holder Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, the chief secretary and the Public Service director-general over the sudden demotion of the former Tourism Malaysia chief.
Referencing Article 135(2) of the Federal Constitution, Isham said that it is not a minister’s prerogative to arbitrarily terminate or demote a public servant, especially when a right of response was allegedly not provided.
The suggested revival of the Civil Service Tribunal as a platform for civil servants to seek redress needs to be discussed with the Public Service Department director-general and the Chief Secretary to the Government first.
In a statement today, the board said it agreed that pressing change is needed for the country’s tourism sector, and it remained committed to doing its best for the nation’s interest.
Despite not having an official role in the national football set up, Johor Crown Prince vows will fight up to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) if FIFA’s decision not in Malaysia’s favour
A deeper look at private jet operator Jet Valet Sdn Bhd, whose Beechcraft Model 390 aircraft crashed in Bandar Elmina, Shah Alam last month, has revealed the presence of prominent corporate figures whose other entities have come under the radar of authorities.
