Civil servants and teachers are happy with increased salary

Today, more than 1.6 million civil servants across the country are focused on the important announcement that the Prime Minister will make at the Putrajaya International Convention Center (PICC) in conjunction with the Majlis Amanat Perdana Perkhidmatan Awam (MAPPA).

The Prime Minister is about to finalize the actual rate of salary increase for civil servants. When previously a government spokesperson gave an initial overview of the increase at around 15 to 42.7 percent. This depends on grade and length of service.

The increase involved the highest implementing group, while for groups such as the Chief Secretary (KSU), the Director General, the increase was more modest.

As soon as the announcement is made, it is certain that the average civil servant will start calculating the basic salary they will enjoy starting next year.

Since the latest pay rise was 13% in 2013, the positive news is anticipated. This time, the Prime Minister informed that the rate of increase is the highest and largest in the country’s history.

The adjustment will involve an allocation of over RM10 billion. He explained that civil officials’ minimum monthly salary and fixed allowances will surpass RM2,000 after the adjustment.

This is part of the government’s efforts to adjust the salaries of civil servants to the increased cost of living.

It also aims to boost civil servant morale and assure government policy implementation.

The 2025 Budget must approve the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) compensation system in October.

Thus, 222 MPs are needed to implement the Prime Minister’s announcement today. The Prime Minister had earlier predicted that Parliament would pass the pay rise easily.

As for the private sector, the Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) is currently continuing efforts to register companies that want to participate in the progressive wage policy program to increase workers’ wages.

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