Budget 2022: RM700 special aid for 1.3 million civil servants


KUALA LUMPUR: Some 1.3 million civil servants are set receive RM700 in special aid as a gesture of appreciation for their effort and sacrifices in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, says Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

"In appreciation of the efforts and sacrifices of civil servants in discharging their duties while serving the rakyat, especially when the nation was facing challenges due to the pandemic, the government is announcing a special aid payment for some 1.3 million civil servants Grade 56 and below and RM350 special aid payment for retirees.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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