Kos gaji penjawat awam mungkin naik RM18 bilion tahun depan

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The Malaysian government is considering an RM18 billion increase in civil servant salaries next year to address rising living costs, particularly in education and healthcare. This follows a recent RM10 billion increase, the highest in 12 years. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the government's commitment to fair treatment of public sector employees and urged private companies to set minimum wages at RM1,700, with government-linked companies at RM3,100. The salary adjustments will be implemented in two phases, starting December 1, 2024, and January 1, 2026, with varying percentages for different management groups. Farmers, fishermen, and paddy farmers will also receive increased incentives.