Budget 2024: Civil servants to get RM2,000, pensioners RM1,000 one-off payment


PETALING JAYA: Civil servants Grade 56 and below will receive an interim payment of RM2,000 while the government reviews the salary and allowance scheme.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in his Budget 2024 speech on Friday (Oct 13), said this includes those under contract.

He also announced RM1,000 for all those in the Jawatan Utama Sektor Awam (Jusa) grade, which includes the police, Fire and Rescue Department, Armed Forces and all uniformed personnel.

Anwar said RM1,000 will be paid to all retirees from the civil service.

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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.

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