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The objective is to provide guidance on mental health management and services for public officers.
Malaysia will introduce a Public Sector Psychology Policy (DPSA) on 1 January 2027, setting out guidance for ministries, departments, and agencies to strengthen the psychological wellbeing and mental health of civil servants.
Developed by the Public Service Department (PSD), the policy aims to provide a comprehensive, planned and effective approach to psychological management and services across the public sector.
Under the policy, all heads of department are required to ensure its implementation according to the needs of their respective organisations, with the aim of improving employees' psychological wellbeing.
The policy is outlined in Human Resource Services Circular (PPSM) Section PO.3.2.1, titled Public Sector Psychology Policy, alongside Appendix PO.3.2.1(A), which contains the guidelines for its implementation.
Both documents are available through the MyPPSM portal on the PSD's official website.
The circular, issued by the Director-General of Public Service, also states that the policy may be extended in its entirety to state civil services, statutory authorities and local authorities, subject to acceptance by the respective authorities.
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