The government has enacted a directive to control civil servants’ interactions with media and social media, aiming to safeguard its reputation and national interests.
The directive bars government employees from sharing opinions or information that could harm the government’s image, criticize policies, or undermine national sovereignty.
Civil servants are also prohibited from making statements that could affect international relations or engage in social media debates.
All civil servants must follow these new rules, with violations potentially leading to misconduct proceedings.
Government agencies are instructed to monitor and manage social media content, and senior officials are tasked with ensuring compliance.
The memorandum underscores that the intent is not to curtail positive social media use but to regulate official communications.
The Establishment Division also specified that civil servants must obtain authorization before speaking to the media or disclosing official information.