CUEPACS lauds special EPF withdrawal of RM10k
KUCHING: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) Sarawak applauded Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement that RM10,000 from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) could be withdrawn for eligible contributors. Its chairman, Omar Bahrein Unin, said his congress was aware that the majority of the contributors came […]
CUEPACS wants minimum wage set at RM1,800
SIBU: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) wants the government to set a new minimum wage of RM1,800 from the present RM1,200 for the public sector. Its president Datuk Adnan Mat said the congress unanimously proposed that the new minimum wage be implemented this year. “We are proposing […]
Govt engaging employers on RM1,500 minimum wage
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is currently engaging with employers on the RM1,500 minimum wage to ensure that it will be implemented holistically. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the human resources ministry is also holding discussions with unions, including Cuepacs to discuss the matter. “We are engaging with employers because there are companies […]
Don’t forget us, says Cuepacs Sarawak
KUCHING: It is hoped that Budget 2022 which will be tabled this Friday (Oct 29) will not disappoint civil servants. In saying this, Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) Sarawak chairman Omar Bahrein Unin said Cuepacs had submitted several requests to be considered by the government before this. “The […]
Proposed – higher cola for Sarawak govt staff
KUCHING: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) Sarawak branch wants the government to consider giving an additional RM50 a month in cost-of-living allowance (Cola) to civil servants in Sarawak and Sabah in Budget 2022. Its chairman Omar Bahrein Unin said this was especially important in tackling the rising […]
Do not forfeit frontline workers’ untaken annual leave
KOTA BHARU: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has urged the government not to forfeit the annual leave of 180,000 front-line workers who had provided full service during the Covid-19 pandemic. Its president Adnan Mat said since the start of the movement control order (MCO) on March 18 […]
Identify civil servants yet to register for Covid-19 vaccination
KUALA LUMPUR: Cuepacs, the umbrella union for civil servants in the country, has urged all department heads (HODs) to identify staff who have not registered for or have not yet received Covid-19 vaccination. Its president Adnan Mat in a statement today said the identification process should be done immediately to get feedback on those who […]
Cuepacs Sarawak welcomes new Cabinet line-up
KUCHING: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) Sarawak welcomes the new federal Cabinet line-up. Its chairman, Omar Bahrein Unin said the appointment of 10 Sarawak MPs in the new Cabinet, either as full ministers or deputy ministers, would enable them to speak on behalf of the civil servants. […]
Cuepacs hopes to work with new federal leadership
BY UMIE SYAZWANIE MOHD KUCHING: The Congress of Union of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) Sarawak hopes to work closely with the new administration under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Cuepacs Sarawak chairman Omar Bahrein Unin this included addressing the welfare and problems of civil servants throughout the country. “Our […]
Ensure stricter SOPs at vaccination centres
KUCHING: Cuepacs Sarawak has called for stricter standard operating procedures (SOPs) at vaccination centres (PPVs) nationwide to ensure the safety of frontline workers. The Congress of Union of Employees in the Public and Civil Services Malaysia, Sarawak branch said the PPVs should take affirmative steps to ensure strict compliance with the established SOPs. “The PPVs […]
