Crazy to ‘enforce’ BM in civil service, says Rafidah

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PETALING JAYA: Rafidah Aziz has slammed Chief Secretary to the Government Zuki Ali for calling on the public service department (JPA) to consider punitive measures to “enforce” the use of Malay in the civil service.

The former international trade and industry minister said civil servants’ competence in English used to be a key driver in attracting high-quality foreign investments.

Rafidah pointed out that when she was leading the international trade and industry ministry (Miti), she had asked for all of the ministry’s communications to be conducted in English, to ensure efficiency in the delivery of its services.

“Every year, the private sector honoured Miti with the annual enterprise award. Communication was facilitated and effective.

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