Anwar announces over 13% pay hike for govt servants, largest in history
Increase will be effective from Dec 1 this year, says PM.
(The Vibes) – PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced the largest ever increase in civil servants’ remuneration, at a rate of more than 13%.
He said that the increase will be effective from December 1 this year.
“This is the highest in the history of increments for civil servants,” he said during the Labour Day celebration at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.
Anwar said civil servants’ overall income, comprising salary and fixed allowances, must exceed RM2,000 per month starting this year.
“Currently, the minimum overall income of civil servants is RM1,765. A new criteria and measurement will be introduced; the minimum overall income including allowances will be RM2,000.”
