‘Pay cut should be extended to top-level civil servants’


PETALING JAYA: While Malay­sians praise the 10% pay cut for all ministers as announced by Prime Mi­­nister Tun Dr Mahathir Moha­mad, experts are suggesting similar measures be extended to MPs and high-ranking civil servants.

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia senior lecturer Dr Muzaffar Syah Mallow said MPs and top-level civil servants should follow the footsteps of ministers.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
News , bureaus

Next In Nation

MEF backs ministry's push for fully digital foreign worker recruitment
Budget 2027 to focus on cost-of-living issues and attracting investment, says Fahmi
Businessman claims trial to assaulting foreign woman at KL club
Malaysia, Pakistan share diplomatic experiences in resolving conflicts
Budget 2027: Social Welfare Dept seeks more monthly aid for caregivers of bedridden patients
Bersatu "technically" no longer part of Perikatan, says Takiyuddin
Seven areas in Malaysia record unhealthy API readings as of 9am
Govt will not buy out MyKad maker, says NSC
Sim: Lower costs key to cutting foreign labour reliance
Sabah to use more idle and abandoned land for padi cultivation

Others Also Read