Civil servants were encouraged to report any misconduct that occurred in ministries, departments, or agencies in efforts to prevent leakage, especially the misuse of power among staff at various levels regardless of their positions.

Public Service Department (PSD) director-general Mohd Khairul Adib Abd Rahman said the government takes a serious view of malpractice involving civil servants.

"There are various channels for informants to convey information to the MACC or the Integrity Unit in each ministry, department, or agency...