The Public Service Department (PSD) has announced that the decision on the improvement of the civil service salary structure system will be revealed during the tabling of the 2025 Budget. This is expected to take place this year.
The PSD also mentioned that the proposed improvement will be finalized 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,” the PSD said in a statement on Wednesday (Feb 14).
The PSD also highlighted that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chaired the Review of the Public Service Remuneration System main committee meeting, which was attended by Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
The meeting discussed and deliberated on improvement initiatives within the Review of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), particularly regarding aspects of enhancing the disposable income of public servants.
According to the statement, “Improving the disposable income of civil servants is one of the focuses in enhancing the human capital empowerment of the civil service to increase their productivity in realizing Malaysia MADANI aspirations.”
The Prime Minister also emphasized elements of civil service reform such as digitizing service systems, holistic strategic cooperation, and the 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. – Bernama
