Un-civil servants
PETALING JAYA: Civil servants appointed by the new government into various positions in the ministries have become victims of “sabotage” by those out to derail plans by the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration.
This has occurred in at l east three ministries, resulting in the removal of a senior civil servant, who allegedly masterminded the sabotage at one ministry.
Sources revealed that a number of senior civil servants – mainly those who had strong links with the previous administration – were involved in the plot.
One “victim” said he was targeted soon after he was appointed to a senior position in one of the ministries.
“It was obvious that some senior staff were not happy with my appointment.
“However, as my appointment letter was signed by the minister concerned as well as Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, they could not do anything about it.
“Recently, I received a call from someone claiming to be from the Public Service Department (PSD), who said my appointment was not legitimate as I did not possess certain credentials.”
He said the “PSD officer” claimed he had been instructed by the Prime Minister’s Office S to “get rid” of those who were not qualified.
“I suspected something was amiss and contacted PSD personally and was informed there was no such thing, and that all appointments to the minister’s office was at his prerogative.
“I also managed to trace the number and after confirming where it originated, I informed the minister concerned,” he said.
Another senior staff told theSun of a similar incident where work done by him was constantly undermined and ridiculed by certain senior staff.
“The minister concerned has been made aware of this attempt to discredit and get us out.
“Those affected are waiting for further instructions on the next step to take, which is probably to lodge reports, either with the police or the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission,” he said.
A source said since most PH ministers were first-timers, the senior staff concerned probably felt they were “easy” targets.
Those affected said they believe those responsible had some other malicious agenda.
“Since the ministers are new, they often depend on their officers for advice and to carry out the PH agenda.
“By targeting and getting rid of the minister’s men”, we believe they want to create chaos and in turn, derail the PH government’s plans.”
The source pointed out that the resignation of Numan Afifi Saadan, who was assisting Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman, could also have been due to sabotage.
“Some of these senior officers are allegedly close to figures in the former BN government and have found they are unable to work or do things like ‘the good old days’ under BN,” the source said.
Since PH took over federal government administration, numerous kickbacks and goodies have ceased, which include gifts like hampers and other freebies.