KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has proposed setting the minimum salary for civil servants at RM1,800 per month to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Cuepacs president Datuk Adnan Mat (pic) said he presented the proposal during a courtesy visit to Anwar at Bangunan Putra Perdana, Putrajaya, on Tuesday (July 18).
He added that he also discussed matters related to the replacement of the current remuneration system for civil servants, the Malaysian Remuneration System (SSM), which has been in use since November 1, 2002.
“In regards to this, Cuepacs welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement on July 7 to review the public service salary scheme, but requests that the implementation of this new scheme be carried out promptly, considering the recommendations from Cuepacs,” he stated in a Tuesday statement.
Furthermore, he proposed that the government increase the rate of annual salary increment and the fixed allowance for public service by RM100. He also suggested that civil servants residing in government residential quarters receive the full amount of the cost-of-living allowance (COLA).
Currently, those living in the quarters only receive half of the allowance.
“Regarding unoccupied government quarters, Cuepacs recommends that these be extended to other public service agencies and managed by a dedicated agency,” he added.
Cuepacs also discussed career development matters in public service, such as shortening the period for time-based promotions and creating the position of dormitory warden to be filled by non-educator staff members.
“Cuepacs is confident that the government, led by the Prime Minister, is always receptive to the viewpoints and suggestions of civil servants,” he said. – Bernama
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