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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi hopes the proposal to absorb contract staff at the Community Development Department (Kemas) into permanent positions will be included in the 2026 Budget. Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, said the matter is under discussion and requires Cabinet approval due to implications for other agencies and ministries. He hopes for a swift resolution and inclusion in the 2026 Budget announcement. He noted that Kemas contract staff already contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Social Security Organisation (Socso). Making these positions permanent wouldn't involve new hires or additional expenses and could set a precedent for other contract positions.
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