Ex-public services DG to sue those involved in termination of his service

 

PETALING JAYA: Former director-general of public services Datuk Seri Mohd Shafiq Abdullah intends to sue those involved in the termination of his service.

"I am dismayed at the decision which the government has brought on me.

"I am dissatisfied at the decision to end my service and will take legal action against any parties involved in the matter which is oppressive despite the contributions of my efforts and thoughts to the civil service over the last 30 years," he said in a press statement issued on Tuesday (Dec 13).

Earlier on Tuesday, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said in a press statement that Shafiq’s termination of service was done in accordance with Regulation 49(3) of the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993.

He added that Mohd Shafiq’s retirement was in accordance with subsection 10(5)(d) of the Pensions Act 1980 which enabled him to enjoy all retirement benefits to which he was entitled to.

Mohd Zuki said that the decision to terminate Shafiq’s services was done after going through all the procedures for Termination in the Public Interest (PDKA), including scrutinising for regularity by the Attorney General's Department.

Meanwhile, Mohd Shafiq, 58, also clarified the incident involving his termination letter that went viral on social media on Monday night (Dec 12).

"Firstly, I was only handed the termination letter dated Dec 1, 2022 yesterday.

"I was not given any reasonable notice that the effective date of the termination of my service was on Dec 12, the very same day," he said.

He noted that there had been recent continuous efforts to tarnish his image through social media and the mainstream media, culminating in the termination of his service.

He denied allegations that he had threatened officers, claiming instead that there were efforts to prevent him from carrying out his duties efficiently.

In August, Mohd Shafiq drew flak for berating an immigration officer at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), who later lodged a complaint against him.

A high-level committee, headed by Attorney General Idrus Harun, was set up to probe the incident and had issued recommendations in October, which remained undisclosed. - Star