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.
Jabatan Peguam Negara secara konsisten berpandangan bahawa Rang Undang-Undang Kawalan Produk Merokok Demi Kesihatan Awam 2023 atau RUU Generasi Penamat (GEG) adalah tidak berperlembagaan (unconstitutional).
