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The salary adjustments will also be applicable to elgiible officers on contract roles.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced in August that a new pay structure for civil servants is set to begin in December 2024.
About a month later, on 13 September (Friday), the Public Service Department (Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam, or JPA) shared that effective 1 December 2024, the Malaysian Remuneration System (SSM) will be replaced by the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA). In line with this, civil servants will be granted a grace period of 40 days, from 21 October to 30 November 2024, to opt for the new system before it takes effect.
With this in mind, the Department has since announced, as of 14 September, that permanent and pensionable civil servants who choose the SSPA option will be able to receive adjustments to both their pension and their salaries.
Officers on contract (Contract of Service) will also be eligible to receive salary adjustments under the SSPA.
Meanwhile, civil servants who do not choose the new SSPA option and wish to remain under the SSM will continue to serve as per normal, and receive the same pension as they currently do; but will not receive any salary adjustment under the SSPA.
JPA added that management engagement sessions will be held to provide a more in-depth explanation of the selection of the SSPA option, with the first session having passed on 17 September (Tuesday). This will be followed by a series of tours covering every ministry and department in the Peninsular, Sabah and Sarawak. The necessary information will also be made accessible online.
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