SSPA not merely to increase income, also performance-based - PM
The SSPA will replace the Malaysian Remuneration System (SSM) effective this Dec 1.
Fri Aug 16 2024
PM to announce important update on SSPA at 19th MAPPA this Friday
Datuk Dr Haniff Zainal Abidin said the 19th MAPPA serves as a platform for the Prime Minister to outline key government policies.
Tue Aug 13 2024
PM wants civil servants to maintain integrity to justify recognition given by govt
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said civil servants should identify individuals who tarnish the reputation of the civil service.
Mon May 06 2024
Revised SSPA will be the best ever introduced - PM
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the revised SSPA will also see the highest financial implication ever involved.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Dewan Rakyat to focus on govt's plans to attract medical graduates to continue serving in public sector
The tabling and debates on Bills and other government matters would be held from March 18 to 27.
Wed Feb 28 2024
SSPA study findings expected to be announced by Q4 of 2024 - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the time has come to expedite the process, to benefit civil servants nationwide.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Early Incentive Payment for civil servants to be disbursed on Feb 23
An incentive payment of RM1,000 will also be made to all government retirees including pensionable and non-pensionable veterans.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Selangor allocated RM13 million for six education initiatives
The allocation also includes for the Selangor People's Tutoring Programme this year.
Mon Jan 29 2024
Existing civil servants under pension scheme will not be affected - Amir Hamzah
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said govt was committed to ensuring welfare and well-being of civil servants and pensioners always protected.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Govt will not arbitrarily impose progressive wage policy - Rafizi
Rafizi Ramli said that was because the implementation of the policy was voluntary and involved incentives from the government.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Cuepacs urges government to promptly implement civil servant salary adjustment
Cuepacs said the timeframe set for implementing the revised SSPA in 2025 is unclear and entirely depends on Malaysia's financial situation.
Fri Dec 15 2023
Govt assures retirees pension amount will not decrease - PM
The govt decided to top up the amount considered insufficient so that it is not less than the (pension) salary that should be received.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Salary adjustment for technical profession to be given priority in SSPA study - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised efforts to improve TVET graduates' additional skills in certain fields as it can increase the wage rate.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Salary deduction for PTPTN repayment can now be done online
The PTPTN said that the online service could also be used for savings in the National Education Savings Scheme (Simpan SSPN).
Tue Nov 14 2023
PTPTN launches BMS 2023 to encourage savings culture
Datuk Norliza Abdul Rahim said PTPTN is targeting RM220 million deposits in Simpan SSPN this year.
Mon Oct 02 2023
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024