Official statement by MOH.
MOH explained that inappropriate and unverified statements would not only tarnish a public servant’s image but cause public panic and ruin the credibility of the civil service and the government.
Civil servants are reminded to remain polite and check themselves on social media as to not be involved with anything that would invoke disciplinary action and instead go through formal channels to voice their concerns.
But what about protecting whistleblowers?
On social media, netizens began questioning MOH’s move – seeing it as a means to silence those going public with information of misconduct or questionable practices.
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