THERE is no evidence of a deep state within the civil service although there exists such a perception among the people, Minister in Prime Minister’s Department Liew Vui Keong said today.
Statistics do not support claims of a deep state as most of the disciplinary action taken against civil servants is for non-performance and attitude, he said.
“As of June, we do not have statistics showing that we have civil servants who are not loyal to the country, the government and the king.”
However, the perception of sabotage and deep state exists among the people, he said.
“The government changes but the civil servants remain.
“There is a perception from the public towards civil servants. (But) perception is intangible. Hence, we cannot clearly interpret it.”
He was responding to Ronald Kiandee (PH-Beluran) on how prevalent is the issue of recalcitrant civil servants and if there is truth to the perception of deep state within the civil service.
Liew also said Putrajaya will constantly monitor civil servants to ensure that they provide their best services to the government.
Disciplinary action will be taken against recalcitrant civil servants who contravened government policies.
Cases with proof of wrongdoing will be referred to the Public Service Department for investigation.
Meanwhile, Ahmad Amzad Mohamed Hashim (PAS-Kuala Terengganu) asked in a supplementary question whether the concern over deep state resulted in the postponement of the reading of the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCMC) bill.
Dismissing the notion, Liew said this is again a perception.
The decision was made after engagements with several politicians and the need to fine-tune the legislation, he said. – December 5, 2019.
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