Sabah Chief Minister Announces Salary Increments for Civil Servants under New Remuneration System
Total Allocation for Salary Adjustment: RM149,116,199.66
PETALING JAYA: Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor has announced that the state Cabinet has endorsed a salary adjustment for civil servants in two phases, in line with the implementation of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) on December 1.
Two-Phase Salary Adjustment
The salary adjustment under the SSPA will benefit 21,228 public servants in the state, while the salary adjustment for part-time workers will affect 2,116 people and cost over RM46 million. "The total allocation for the salary adjustment of the state civil service and daily part-time workers are RM149,116,199.66," said Hajiji.
What is the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA)?
The SSPA is a new remuneration system introduced by the government to improve the salary structure of civil servants. The system aims to enhance the competitiveness of the public service, improve recruitment and retention, and promote moral and productivity.
Salary Increments under SSPA
In August, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that civil servants would be getting salary increments of between 7% and 15% under the SSPA. Civil servants in top management will receive a 7% wage hike, while those categorized as implementers, managers, and professionals will see a 15% pay increase.
Implementation Phases
The salary increments will be implemented in two phases. Phase 1 will be implemented on December 1, while Phase 2 will be carried out on January 1, 2026. Anwar warned that the pay hikes will only be granted to those who performed well.
FAQs
- What is the total allocation for the salary adjustment of civil servants and part-time workers under the SSPA?
The total allocation is RM149,116,199.66. - How many public servants will benefit from the salary adjustment under the SSPA?
21,228 public servants in the state will benefit from the salary adjustment. - How many part-time workers will be affected by the salary adjustment?
2,116 part-time workers will be affected by the salary adjustment. - What is the minimum wage rate for part-time workers under the SSPA?
The minimum wage rate for part-time workers is RM1,725 per month. - When will the salary increments be implemented?
The salary increments will be implemented in two phases: Phase 1 on December 1, and Phase 2 on January 1, 2026.