An Umno lawmaker has criticised DAP MP Tony Pua for the negative remarks on the civil service, which the latter claimed was bloated and a financial burden.

Pendang MP Othman Abdul said Pua did not recognise and appreciate the hard work of civil servants, who form the backbone of the government.

According to him, this is not the first time that opposition leaders, especially those from DAP, have made negative comments regarding the civil service.