The Public Service Commission (PSC) has completed its investigation report on a matter relating
to seasonal workers’ travels, which led to the suspension of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry
and Labour’s (MCIL) Chief Executive Officer – Pulotu Lyndon Chu Ling, and Acting ACEO for the
Labour Export and Employment Programme (LEEP) Division – Tofilau Matthew Tofilau.
Cabinet at its meeting this week considered the report and subsequently approved the
recommendations from the Public Service Commission;
i. To lift the suspension of Chief Executive Officer – Pulotu Lyndon Chu Ling and Acting
ACEO of the LEEP Division – Tofilau Matthew Tofilau, and they can return to the
Ministry to resume their official duties and responsibilities;
ii. To issue stern warnings to Pulotu and Tofilau, pursuant to relevant provisions of the
Public Service Act 2004, to be more vigilant and proactive in the performance of their
duties and responsibilities.
iii. That the PSC implements other matters relating to the investigation in compliance with
the Public Service Act 2004.

iv. That the MCIL strengthens strict compliance with government policy requirements and
internal control measures, to effectively manage staff performance and all operations
of the Ministry’s LEEP Division.