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The Malaysian government will expand performance-based incentives (BIPs) to lower-ranking personnel in the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), specifically Sergeant Equivalents (Grade Z4) and Staff Sergeant Equivalents (Grade Z5). Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced this during the 20th Public Service Premier Message Council (MAPPA XX). Currently, BIPs are limited to Warrant Officer II Equivalents (Grade Z6) and Warrant Officer I Equivalents (Grade Z7) with six years of service in their current grade. The service period requirement for BIPs for Grades Z4 to Z7 will be shortened from six to four years, benefiting 3,789 personnel with an annual cost of RM6.47 million, effective January 1, 2026. The government will also expand seven Entry Qualifications for the ATM Permanent Force Soldier-Lascar service scheme Grade Z1 (Special Duties) involving the Medical Corps, Religious Corps, and Engineering Corps.
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