Civil servants committed to neutrality, serving ‘govt of the day’, says Zuki

KUALA LUMPUR – Civil servants will continue to be fully dedicated to ensuring the delivery of government services to the public and stakeholders is unaffected in the post-general election period.

Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said in accordance with the decree of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah regarding the formation of a new government after the election, civil servants are committed to upholding the concepts of neutrality and the “government of the day” based on the rule of law.

“Civil servants are always prepared and hold strongly to their principles and the public service pledge for the sake of the country and the people,” he said in a statement.

The just concluded national polls saw Pakatan Harapan win 82 parliamentary seats, Perikatan Nasional (73), and Barisan Nasional (30).

A simple majority of 112 seats is needed to form a government. – Bernama, November 20, 2022