Civil Servants Shouldn't Be Using TikTok, Facebook While On Duty — CUEPACS
The president said public servants should give their full attention to their responsibilities during working hours.
Cover image via The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) has reminded civil servants not to use social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook while on duty
CUEPACS president Datuk Dr Adnan Mat said public servants should give their full attention to their responsibilities during working hours, as stated in a Public Service Department (JPA) circular issued in June 2013.
"The use of social media while on duty without official reason may be seen as harming productivity and is a violation of the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993 [PU (A) 395/1993].
"CUEPACS therefore urges all civil servants to follow these guidelines to preserve the integrity and professionalism of the public service," he said in a statement to Harian Metro.
His statement came in response to questions about whether civil servants are allowed to be active on social media while on duty.
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When asked how many civil servants have been penalised for such violations, Adnan said CUEPACS does not have access to that data
"However, we understand that JPA and the Public Services Commission (SPA) do maintain records and have mechanisms in place to monitor this issue.
"More importantly, CUEPACS urges all civil servants to always comply with the ethics and code of conduct outlined in the service, including responsible use of social media, to protect the dignity and reputation of the public service in the eyes of the people," he said.
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Adnan also called on civil servants to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times, both within and beyond official working hours
He encouraged the positive use of social media, such as a tool for sharing constructive information, rather than allowing it to damage the reputation of their department or the government.
"Integrity and focus on duty are the foundations of public trust in the nation's civil service," he said.
