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Civil service

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.
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.

Thailand orders bureaucrats to use stairs and work from home in energy saving drive

Bangkok's skyline is photographed during sunset in Bangkok, Thailand, July 3, 2023.
Bangkok's skyline is photographed during sunset in Bangkok, Thailand, July 3, 2023.

Civil service head Leo Yip to retire after 43 years in public sector; Chan Heng Kee to succeed him

Mr Leo Yip (left) will be succeeded by Mr Chan Heng Kee.
Mr Leo Yip (left) will be succeeded by Mr Chan Heng Kee.

Malaysia’s anti-graft chief questioned in shareholding probe

Malaysia’s anti-graft chief Azam Baki  has denied he did anything wrong with his shareholdings.
Malaysia’s anti-graft chief Azam Baki  has denied he did anything wrong with his shareholdings.

About 22,000 civil servants to get pay rise of between 2% and 9% from August

The changes will affect eligible officers on several schemes which last saw wage increases of between 5 and 14 per cent in 2022.
The changes will affect eligible officers on several schemes which last saw wage increases of between 5 and 14 per cent in 2022.

Black-clad Malaysians protest against anti-graft chief over alleged shareholdings, abuse of power

The crowd of mainly young people waved black flags and placards as they assembled outside a shopping mall in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
The crowd of mainly young people waved black flags and placards as they assembled outside a shopping mall in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

HK opens 2 top civil service jobs to outside candidates for first time. Will this shake things up?

Pedestrians cross a road in Central district in Hong Kong, China, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. Hong Kong raised its full-year growth forecast for 2025, signaling increased confidence in the economy’s momentum after exports and domestic consumption showed unexpected strength. Photographer: Lam Yik/Bloomberg
Pedestrians cross a road in Central district in Hong Kong, China, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. Hong Kong raised its full-year growth forecast for 2025, signaling increased confidence in the economy’s momentum after exports and domestic consumption showed unexpected strength. Photographer: Lam Yik/Bloomberg

Malaysia’s anti-graft chief under spotlight as controversies resurface

Several government lawmakers are calling for Malaysian anti-graft chief Azam Baki (centre) to be suspended.
Several government lawmakers are calling for Malaysian anti-graft chief Azam Baki (centre) to be suspended.

Trump administration to end job protections for up to 50,000 federal workers

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago

Indonesia’s plan to give civil servants military training draws mixed reactions

The Indonesian government plans to provide military training for thousands of civil servants.
The Indonesian government plans to provide military training for thousands of civil servants.

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