![KPPA service termination: Respect investigation committee's decision - Cuepacs KPPA service termination: Respect investigation committee's decision - Cuepacs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670935355_DatukSeriMohdShaf.jpg)
KPPA service termination: Respect investigation committee's decision - Cuepacs
Cuepacs has urged all parties to respect the government's decision to end the service of Mohd Shafiq Abdullah as KPPA effective yesterday.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Service terminated, KPPA Mohd Shafiq will take legal action Service terminated, KPPA Mohd Shafiq will take legal action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670895616_MohdShafiqAbdullah.jpg)
Service terminated, KPPA Mohd Shafiq will take legal action
Mohd Shafiq said he will take legal action against parties who mistreated him to the extent of causing his service as KPPA to be terminated.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Mohd Shafiq terminated as Public Service Director-General effective Dec 12 Mohd Shafiq terminated as Public Service Director-General effective Dec 12](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670895616_MohdShafiqAbdullah.jpg)
Mohd Shafiq terminated as Public Service Director-General effective Dec 12
Mohd Zuki said the decision was taken after going through all the procedures for Termination in the Public Interest.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Dept heads must ensure only Malay language used in every official function Dept heads must ensure only Malay language used in every official function](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653326343_DatukSeriMohdShaf.jpg)
Dept heads must ensure only Malay language used in every official function
Heads of departments must ensure that every official function organised by their respective department is conducted entirely in Malay.
Thu Aug 11 2022
![12 students receive scholarship from Agong 12 students receive scholarship from Agong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41656487988_TBYDPAGONG.jpg)
12 students receive scholarship from Agong
Eight of the recipients were awarded the scholarship to pursue Phd, while the remaining for Master's degree programmes.
Wed Jun 29 2022
![40,729 positions have been approved this year - PSD D-G 40,729 positions have been approved this year - PSD D-G](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61653356207_DatukSeriMohdShaf.jpg)
40,729 positions have been approved this year - PSD D-G
All ministries, departments and agencies must follow the existing eligibility requirements and rules for filling the approved positions.
Tue May 24 2022
![Three focus areas for reform, to add value to public service - KPPA Three focus areas for reform, to add value to public service - KPPA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71649857319_MohdShafiqAbdullah.jpg)
Three focus areas for reform, to add value to public service - KPPA
Datuk Seri Mohd Shafiq Abdullah will give attention to three focus areas - digitalisation, fighting corruption and the adoption of collaborative thinking between the public and private sectors.
Wed Apr 13 2022
![Special Aidilfitri Aid for all civil servants including those not fully vaccinated - PM Special Aidilfitri Aid for all civil servants including those not fully vaccinated - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649326206_PerdanaMenteriDat.jpg)
Special Aidilfitri Aid for all civil servants including those not fully vaccinated - PM
Ismail Sabri said his earlier announcement never mentioned any exclusion of payments based on the vaccination status of civil servants.
Mon Apr 11 2022
![Head of dept responsible for implementing court order on alimony payments - PSD Head of dept responsible for implementing court order on alimony payments - PSD](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649173190_DatukSeriMohdShaf.jpg)
Head of dept responsible for implementing court order on alimony payments - PSD
The head of the dept is responsible for taking action on any order, especially instruction on salary deduction that is decided by the Syariah Court against civil servants under their supervision.
Tue Apr 05 2022
![Civil servants' job descriptions to be reviewed - PSD DG Civil servants' job descriptions to be reviewed - PSD DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61648021474_DatukSeriMohdShaf.jpg)
Civil servants' job descriptions to be reviewed - PSD DG
The job descriptions of civil servants will be reviewed to ensure they are relevant to the current situation.
Wed Mar 23 2022
![Newly appointed PSD DG wants to review existing circulars Newly appointed PSD DG wants to review existing circulars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41645087231_TBMohdShafiqAbdulla.jpg)
Newly appointed PSD DG wants to review existing circulars
Datuk Seri Mohd Shafiq Abdullah wants all existing circulars to be immediately reviewed as to whether they are still feasible in the current perspectives.
Thu Feb 17 2022
![Mohd Shafiq appointed new Public Service Department D-G Mohd Shafiq appointed new Public Service Department D-G](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41644484530_TBshafiqabdullah.jpg)
Mohd Shafiq appointed new Public Service Department D-G
Datuk Seri Mohd Shafiq Abdullah has been appointed as PSD director-general effective Feb 10, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali announced today.
Thu Feb 10 2022
![MOH opens further study offers for permanent, contract officers MOH opens further study offers for permanent, contract officers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41642252258_TBshafiqabdullah.jpg)
MOH opens further study offers for permanent, contract officers
MOH will open offers to pursue studies at the Master's degree, area of special interest (AOSI) and doctor of philosophy (PhD) to the ministry's permanent and contract officers.
Sat Jan 15 2022
![Purchase of six million vaccine doses shows PM's commitment to fight pandemic - MOH Purchase of six million vaccine doses shows PM's commitment to fight pandemic - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61626102607_KementerianKesihata.jpg)
Purchase of six million vaccine doses shows PM's commitment to fight pandemic - MOH
The purchase of an additional six million doses of COVID-19 vaccine shows Prime Minister Ismail Sabri's commitment and concern in ensuring that the government finds a way to fight the pandemic.
Sun Aug 22 2021
![COVID: MOSTI, MOH assure control, vaccination efforts will continue smoothly COVID: MOSTI, MOH assure control, vaccination efforts will continue smoothly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81627297529_Vaksin.jpg)
COVID: MOSTI, MOH assure control, vaccination efforts will continue smoothly
MOSTI and MOH said the COVID-19 National Immunisation Programme is currently on track to achieve the desired protection by October.
Wed Aug 18 2021
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025