PASIR SALAK: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed hope that the proposal to absorb contract staff of the Community Development Department (Kemas) into permanent positions will be included in the 2026 Budget.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also Minister of Rural and Regional Development, said the plan was at the discussion stage and, if implemented, it would not involve the creation of new positions or any additional expenditure.
