Fernandez’s remarks can strain ties between politicians, civil servants

ARCHIVES 2012

By MT Webmaster On Nov 23, 2012

(Bernama) – The Administrative and Diplomatic Officers Alumni Association said the remark by Petaling Jaya City Council member Derek Fernandez can strain the harmonious working relationship between politicians and civil servants.

Its president Tan Sri Sallehudin Mohamad urged Fernandez who likened civil servants as ‘monkeys’ while commenting on the transfer of the mayor to withdraw his remark in order to protect the harmonious relationship.

“The civil service is the pillar in the administration of any country. The responsibility entrusted is indeed noble and heavy a burden.

“The civil service expects sincere cooperation and positive support from all parties in the government, including political leaders appointed by supporters,” he said in a statement here today.

Fernandez was quoted as saying in an English newspaper: “Let’s see who the candidates are. If they are going to nominate some monkeys, we will reject.”

The Administrative and Diplomatic Officers Alumni Association said the remark by Petaling Jaya City Council member Derek Fernandez can strain the harmonious working relationship between politicians and civil servants.

Its president Tan Sri Sallehudin Mohamad urged Fernandez who likened civil servants as ‘monkeys’ while commenting on the tranfer of the mayor to withdraw his remark in order to protect the harmonious relationship.

“The civil service is the pillar in the administration of any country. The responsibility entrusted is indeed noble and heavy a burden.

“The civil service expects sincere cooperation and positive support from allparties in the government, including political leaders appointed by supporters,” he said in a statement here today.

Fernandez was quoted as saying in an English newspaper: “Let’s see who the candidates are. If they are going to nominate some monkeys, we will reject.”

The Administrative and Diplomatic Officers Alumni Association said the remark by Petaling Jaya City Council member Derek Fernandez can strain the harmonious working relationship between politicians and civil servants.

“The civil service is the pillar in the administration of any country. The responsibility entrusted is indeed noble and heavy a burden.

“The civil service expects sincere cooperation and positive support from allparties in the government, including political leaders appointed by supporters,” he said in a statement here today.

Fernandez was quoted as saying in an English newspaper: “Let’s see who the candidates are. If they are going to nominate some monkeys, we will reject.”