Civil service

Thailand considers suspending nearly 6,000 officials over exam scandal

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (centre) chairing a meeting on an investigation into a local government exam cheating scandal on July 15.

Lawmakers press Malaysia govt to disclose findings from probe into ex-graft chief Azam Baki

Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency on March 4 said it was probing alleged abuse of power, fraud and governance issues linked to a 1.11 billion ringgit ($280 million) deal between the Malaysian government and British chip giant Arm Holdings.

Civil servants to get 0.45-month mid-year bonus

Civil servants in grades equivalent to MX13(I) and MX14 will receive an additional one-time payment of $250.

Malaysia reworks asset rules for officials after Azam scandal

Malaysia's anti-graft agency has come under scrutiny after its former chief came under probe for supposedly holding 17.7 million shares in a financial services company.

David Koh, Singapore’s first cybersecurity chief, retires on July 1

David Koh has spearheaded numerous initiatives that strengthened Singapore’s national cybersecurity framework since he became CSA chief executive in April 2015.

Indonesia’s work-from-home policy has cut subsidised fuel use by 9%, says minister

The policy, which came into force on April 1, was introduced in response to global oil prices skyrocketing after the Iran war broke out on Feb 28, 2026.

Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers to crack down on leaks to journalists

The form could make it easier for the Trump administration to punish government employees who leak information to reporters.

Botswana's former president Festus Mogae dies at 86

FILE PHOTO: Former President of Botswana and United Nations' special envoy for Climate Change Festus Gontebanye Mogae attends the opening session of the \"African Conference of Ministers in Charge Of Environment On Climate Change Post-2012\" in Algiers November 19, 2008. REUTERS/Louafi Larbi/File Photo

Malaysia civil servants’ sick days drop by 30% after work-from-home policy rolls out

The work-from-home policy was implemented on April 15.

‘No room for reactive governance’: New head of civil service calls on top officers to innovate

Head of Civil Service (HCS) Mr Chan Heng Kee, speaking at The Administrative Service Dinner 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, on Apr 21, 2026.

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