SSPA

The demerit system ensures fairer, objective evaluations, says Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

This pension adjustment is implemented every time a new remuneration system is introduced, says Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan.

The SSPA will replace the Malaysian Remuneration System (SSM) effective this Dec 1.

Datuk Dr Haniff Zainal Abidin said the 19th MAPPA serves as a platform for the Prime Minister to outline key government policies.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said civil servants should identify individuals who tarnish the reputation of the civil service.

PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the revised SSPA will also see the highest financial implication ever involved.

The tabling and debates on Bills and other government matters would be held from March 18 to 27.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the time has come to expedite the process, to benefit civil servants nationwide.

An incentive payment of RM1,000 will also be made to all government retirees including pensionable and non-pensionable veterans.

Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said govt was committed to ensuring welfare and well-being of civil servants and pensioners always protected.

Rafizi Ramli said that was because the implementation of the policy was voluntary and involved incentives from the government.

Cuepacs said the timeframe set for implementing the revised SSPA in 2025 is unclear and entirely depends on Malaysia's financial situation.

The govt decided to top up the amount considered insufficient so that it is not less than the (pension) salary that should be received.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised efforts to improve TVET graduates' additional skills in certain fields as it can increase the wage rate.

The move signals the US and China may ease their trade war, calming fears over tariff impacts on the global economy.

'We've been meeting with China' Trump says vaguely but gave no names or details.

Indonesia is prioritising its national interests in its ongoing negotiations over US tariffs, its senior economic minister says.

China does not seek war but is not afraid of it, and would fight if necessary, says Zheng Zeguang.

China supports dialogue and consultation "on equal footing" to settle trade and tariff disputes, says Finance Minister Lan Foan.

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Malaysia open to talks with US on trade deficit, non-tariff barriers, tech security, and possible bilateral trade deal.

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Trump's 25 pct steel tariffs mark his push to revive US manufacturing by taxing imports and boosting local industry.

This fast-growing region, namely ASEAN plus China will likely double in economic size over the next decade, says Dr Yao Tang.