QuickCheck: Is it true that the government is no longer hiring civil servants in permanent positions?

A screenshot of the video that went viral claiming that the government was no longer hiring civil servants.

RECENTLY, the civil service became the talk of the town when the government announced that it was planning to abolish its pension scheme.

Even before the dust had settled, a video on social media claimed that the government was no longer hiring new civil servants for permanent positions.

Is the claim in the video true? Will all new government hires starting Feb 1 be contract workers only?

Verdict:

FALSE

According to Biar Betul, although the government did say that new civil servants would be hired under contract, this is only a temporary solution.

Once the new salary system for public officers has been established, the government will offer the contract workers permanent positions.

The Public Service Department said that the interim contract hiring is based on the current rules and regulations, and permanent positions will still be offered.

Currently, the new salary system for public officers study is said to be near its completion.

References:

1. https://fb.watch/pTavqxmDHj/