KUALA LUMPUR – The decision on the improvement of the civil service salary structure system is expected to be announced during the tabling of Budget 2025 this year, said the Public Service Department (PSD).
It said that the proposed improvement would be finalised and presented to the cabinet for approval at the beginning of the second quarter of this year at the latest.
“Civil servants can still submit proposals to improve the existing salary system, covering all aspects of service, through the remuneration review portal at semakansaraan.jpa.gov.my before March 1, 2024,” it said in a statement today.
According to PSD, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chaired yesterday’s review of the public service remuneration system main committee meeting, which was also attended by Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
The meeting discussed and deliberated on improvement initiatives within the public service remuneration system review, particularly those aimed at increasing public servants’ disposable income.
“Improving the disposable income of civil servants is one of the goals of enhancing the human capital empowerment of the civil service to increase their productivity in realising Malaysia Madani aspirations,” the statement said.
According to the report, the prime minister also emphasised civil service reform elements such as digitalising service systems, holistic strategic cooperation, and a whole-of-nation approach.
This is to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and professionalism of the civil service in providing the best service to the people and the country. – February 14, 2024