Civil service

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.

Govt must work harder to continue delivering good policies in challenging global environment: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the annual Administrative Service dinner held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre on April 21.

A year after DOGE, Trump administration is quietly hiring again

Federal government employment is now the lowest its been since 2009, approaching the 2 million employee mark.

MHA permanent secretary Pang Kin Keong to retire from civil service

Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Pang Kin Keong, 59, joined the civil service in 1993.

Hourly check-ins a hassle for Malaysian civil servants working from home

The work-from-home directive for Malaysia's public sector, statutory bodies and government-linked companies took effect on April 15.

Malaysia taps senior official to take next steps on graft chief

Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Azam Baki takes part in a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya on March 4, 2026.

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