Govt to foot some RM120bil in pension payments if new salary scheme not introduced, says Zahid


KAJANG: The government has to spend some RM120bil to cover pension payments by 2040 if new salary schemes in hiring public officers are not introduced, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The Deputy Prime Minister said the new salary scheme is expected to be announced by the Public Service Department director-general within this year.

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