Senator lauds salary cut for federal ministers
KUCHING: A Senator has commended federal ministers of the National Unity Government for taking a 20 per cent monthly pay cut in efforts to stabilise the economy. Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim also praised Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for not accepting any salary for the post of Prime Minister or Finance Minister. Anwar announced the […]
Anwar: Ministers agree to make 20 pct pay cut
PUTRAJAYA: The new Cabinet has agreed to cut the monthly salary of ministers by 20 per cent, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this decision reflected the Cabinet members’ concern for the problems faced by the people now. Anwar said the salary cut would remain in effect until the country’s economy had […]
Don’t be jealous, please be mature
KUCHING: The opposition parties should not politicise the decision by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and his Cabinet ministers as well as Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state assemblymen and political secretaries to donate a portion of their salaries to the State Disaster Fund. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok branch deputy chairman Datuk […]
Chong’s 20 percent pay cut an after thought, says Idris
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Information chief Datuk Idris Buang has hit back at Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen over his criticism of the 10 percent salary contribution of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) assemblymen to the State Disaster Fund. Following the announcement on the contribution last Friday, Chong described it […]
Contribution proves state’s commitment
KUCHING: The contribution by Sarawak Cabinet members, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) assemblypersons, political secretaries, and state civil servants to the State Disaster Fund shows the state government’s seriousness and commitment in combating Covid-19, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “This is also a manifestation of togetherness with the people, especially during this very difficult and challenging […]
Fund gets full support from state leaders
KUCHING: Various state leaders have expressed their wholehearted support for the contributions towards the State Disaster Fund. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah described this initiative as a reflection of a caring state government and its leaders. “Hopefully, the two months’ salary deduction and contribution to the State Disaster Fund can […]
Cabinet ministers, GPS assemblymen take pay cuts
KUCHING: Sarawak Cabinet ministers, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state lawmakers and political secretaries will contribute two months’ worth of pay and allowances to the State Disaster Fund. The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) in a statement today said the total contribution was expected to amount to RM3 million. The contributions would be made through salary deductions […]
Pos Malaysia trying hard to prevent job and salary cuts
KUALA LUMPUR: Pos Malaysia Bhd is trying its best to prevent job and salary cuts following the Covid-19 pandemic, which has been affecting supply-chains worldwide, causing the weakening or closing of businesses and the loss of livelihoods. The postal delivery service provider said it will continue to protect the livelihood of over 15,000 frontliners and […]
PM, Cabinet Ministers agrees to give two months’ salary to Covid-19 Fund
KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet has decided that two months’ salary of the prime minister, ministers and deputy ministers will be cut and donated to the Covid-19 Fund. Prime Minister’s Office in a statement today said the matter was decided in the Cabinet meeting yesterday to prove the government’s commitment to helping those badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The […]
