Retirement age brings new realities to light
KUCHING: Economists generally agree the retirement age may eventually be extended to 65 but cautioned it will have to be carefully considered. Advocating for an extension of the retirement age is not a new concept. For civil servants, the retirement age was raised from 55 to 56 in 2001, then to 58 in 2008, and […]
Premier’s Dept hosts majlis ramah tamah for civil servants
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The celebration of Hari Raya continued on its sixth day with the Majlis Ramah Tamah Hari Raya Aidilfitri, which was organised by the Department of the Premier of Sarawak at the Atrium of the Sarawak State Assembly (DUN) building yesterday. This event was organised to celebrate […]
The people just don’t get it
One thing is certain, the language was ineffaceably stamped upon my brain, though for a long time no one knew it, least of all myself. – Helen Keller, American author and disability rights advocate Some gripes now going around are, “Government ajak ka dapat bonus? Kamek kerja private sik dapat.” (Literally: Government servants only get […]
Govt servants to receive pay, aid by April 14
IPOH: Civil servants will receive their April salaries and Aidilfitri Special Assistance by April 14, three days earlier than the scheduled April 17, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today. “I received many applications, the 17th is too late for Hari Raya preparations. So we will bring it forward to April 14, the latest,” […]
Meritocracy in recruitment just as important: Sim
KUCHING: Recruitment of civil servants must also take meritocracy into consideration, said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. Of late there have been calls to establish a quota system based on ethnicity for the recruitment of civil servants. But Dr Sim stressed that there has to be a balance of both – fair […]
Call to increase size of civil servants
DEBAK: The Federal government needs to look at increasing the number of public service members in the three main sectors, namely education, health and enforcement. Deputy Community Welfare Minister Mohammad Razi Sitam said that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Budget 2023 to be presented this Friday is expected to consider increasing the number […]
Civil servants must be ready for transfers
BINTULU: All civil servants must be ready to move to different districts, ministries and even local councils, said Datuk Jack Aman Laut. The Unit For Other Religions (UNIFOR) director said that a transfer or change in departments and roles provides experience and a new learning curve for every civil servant. According to him, change in […]
Treat all complaints positively, union tells Ministry
KUCHING: Social media platforms may be the easiest way to raise an issue but civil servants are prohibited to do so as they are bound by rules and regulations as stipulated in the Civil Servants (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993. Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers’ Union (KGBS) President Zulkiflee Sebli said civil servants, including school teachers were […]
Yes to tax-free bonuses for private sector
KUCHING: Most members of the public are of the view that private employees should receive tax-free bonuses. On January 20, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that bonuses given by the state governments to civil servants will no longer be taxed. The decision was made following a request from Premier Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi […]
Unity Govt will proceed to give additional KGT of RM100 for civil servants
KUALA LUMPUR: The Unity Government has agreed to proceed with giving an additional annual salary increment (KGT) of RM100 to all civil servants from Grade 11 to 56. In fact, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government has also agreed to give Special Financial Assistance (BKK) of RM700 to civil service members Grade […]
