CM: state civil servants will have double increment

suppadmin | April 9, 2018

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced that state civil servants will have double increment to match the one announced by the federal government on April 4.

He made the announcement over-the-air in an interview by Radio Televisyen Malaysia at its studio at the Sejiwa Senada expo site yesterday.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on April 4 during his visit to Sarawak said he is hoping that the Sarawak state government to match the additional annual salary increment for 2018 for the civil servants announced by Putrajaya that day.

Najib said this was to show the government’s appreciation to the civil servants for their performance and productivity, as well as contributions to the civil service.

The prime minister also said he would leave it to Abang Jo to decide if the additional increase is also extended to Ketua masyarakat and Ketua kaum (Community chiefs and leaders).

Congress of Union of Employees in the Public And Civil Services (Cuepacs) president Datuk Azih Muda welcomed the announcement and said it reflects appreciation of the civil service in putting the country on the right track.