Experts: It’s good but don’t hurt economy


PUTRAJAYA: The salary increase for civil servants is a step in the right direction but due diligence has to be done to prevent economic issues in the country, say experts.

The funds for the raise should not come from borrowings, and could even be on a case-by-case basis rather than a blanket pay hike, the economists said.

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