The government will not tolerate negligent public officers who demand kickbacks and impose added costs, said Chief Secretary to the Government Mohd Zuki Ali today.

Issuing a reminder that the downfall of past civilisations was due to the greedy pursuit of wealth, corrupt practices, and spite, he said civil servants must always uphold the highest level of integrity in warding off corruption and abuse of power.

“The consequences of this disgraceful act...