KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Government is set to allocate over RM100mil for implementing the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor announced.
The state public service salary adjustment will take effect on Dec 1 and will be implemented in two phases.
"The salary adjustment for the state's 21,228 public service personnel will begin on Dec 1 for the first phase and will continue on Jan 1 next year for Phase 2, with a total allocation of RM103,020,059.66," he said in a statement on Wednesday (Oct 16).
Hajiji also mentioned that the State Cabinet has approved an adjustment to the wage rate for Sabah's daily part-time workers, raising it to a minimum of RM1,725 per month, along with enhanced perks starting from Dec 1.
The salary adjustment for the 2,116 daily part-time workers will cost RM46,096,140.
"The total allocation for the salary adjustment of the state civil service and daily part-time workers is RM149,116,199.66," he stated.
Hajiji emphasised that this salary adjustment reflects the State Government's recognition of the contributions made by public service personnel and daily part-time workers to the state's development agenda, while also addressing the rising cost of living.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced on Aug 16 that the SSPA will replace the Malaysian Remuneration System (SSM).
