Posted by Income > 2024-02-26 08:18 | Report Abuse

Wow. 😮 That is the first Swak minister to demote 🔥 a staff.

Posted by ks55 > 2024-02-26 08:51 | Report Abuse

Was the former DG given show cause letters? Was he given the opportunity to reply to the allegations? DG of a department is a civil servant and his conduct is governed by Public Service General Order, any disciplinary action must be taken as per General Order Bab D which include Dismissal and Demotion which are the most severe punishments. If procedure not strictly followed, then the former DG can take up a civil action against the Minister, KSN, and the govt. 100% govt will lose the case and the former DG reinstated.

Right of being heard is the basic principle in civil society and form the fundamental for any civil laws.

Posted by ks55 > 2024-02-26 08:58 | Report Abuse

Power to appoint and Power to terminate an employee is different from what we saw in the China's Drama shown in youtube. Probably he watch too much China Drama.

Posted by ks55 > 2024-02-26 09:01 | Report Abuse

Yes. The letter of Appointment/ Dismissal must be signed by the Minister, but it cannot be done without following the rule and procedure.

Posted by Good123 > 2024-02-26 19:16 | Report Abuse

Salute, dare to remove or demote the deadwood. There are many such deadwood in many organisations, hehe

Posted by Good123 > 2024-02-26 19:18 | Report Abuse

Great, a good action against deadwood. hehe

Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali has clarified that the authority to appoint and terminate the services of the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia) director-general Datuk Dr Ammar Abd Ghapar, rests with the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister.

He explained that this matter was clearly outlined in the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board Act 1992 (Act 481).

"In fact, the authority to appoint the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board director-general lies within the jurisdiction of the Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister, as defined by Act 481, granting the minister the power to appoint and terminate an individual's services.

"At times, it becomes necessary to provide clarification to the public, as I am aware that this issue has been raised and circulated widely on social media and other platforms.