Malaysian Public Servants will get a pay rise only if the country continues to record more profits following an announcement from Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim.
“If we are able to gain more in revenue in one year we will ensure a pay rise for Public Servants is prioritised — and that will include bonuses, medical and education incentives,” Mr Anwar said.
He also announced that the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) and the Congress of Unions of Employees in Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) will be given RM1 million ($A330,000) each to improve their administrations.
In a separate development, Cuepacs has proposed to shorten the qualifying period for contract Public Servants to become permanent employees from 15 to 10 years.
President of Cuepacs, Adnan Mat said under the proposal, about 30,000 officers currently working as contractors in various Ministries would be immediately absorbed into the permanent Public Service.
“Previously, a policy was approved whereby contact staff could be given permanent positions after serving for 15 years or more,” Mr Adnan (pictured) said.
“However, it is unfortunate that we found some employees who had served more than 10 years, suddenly do not get their contracts renewed before they get to 15 years,” he said.
Mr Adnan said Cuepacs would also submit a proposal to abolish the cost-of-living allowance deduction for Public Servants living in Government quarters.
“Cuepacs hopes that the cost-of-living allowance will not be deducted, because it can be used to help in their day-to-day expenses,” he said.
Kuala Lumpur, 4 May 2023
