Malaysian Civil Service Neutrality

Civil Service Administrative Neutrality Act
Article 1

This Act is enacted for the purpose of ensuring the lawful administration, just execution, political neutrality, and adequate regulation on the involvement in political activities of civil servants.
The administrative neutrality of civil servants shall be governed by this Act. For any matters not provided for in this
Act or the provisions of other laws that are stricter than this
Act, other relevant laws shall apply.

Article 2

The term “civil servant” under this Act shall refer to full-time personnel with pay that are employed or hired through lawful procedure by legal agencies, and personnel employed through lawful procedure by public schools.

Article 3

Civil servants shall abide strictly by the rule of administrative neutrality, execute duties in accordance to laws and regulations, loyally carry out governmental policies, and be of service to the public.

Article 4

Civil servants shall execute duties in accordance to laws and regulations without prejudice against or preferential treatment towards any groups or individuals.

Article 5

Civil servants are permitted to join political parties or other political groups. However, civil servants cannot hold posts concurrently in such political parties or groups.
Civil servants shall not be involved in the disputes between political parties and factions.
Civil servants shall not hold posts concurrently in the campaign office of public office candidates.

Article 6

Civil servants shall not use the authority, opportunities gained through post or using such post as measure to prevent or enlist others to join political parties or groups; civil servants shall also not request others to join or not join the

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Article 7

Civil servants shall not participate in activities in connection with political parties or groups during office hours or the execution of