a profit in the future such as housing loans or children???s education. Not to buy a mobile phone and so on. The risk is that civil servants will not have money,??? he said on Bernama TV???s ???Apa Khabar Malaysia??? programme today. Under the SSPA, officers in the Implementing, Management and Professional groups will receive a phased salary adjustment of 15 per cent; eight per cent in phase 1 starting December this year, and seven per cent in phase 2 starting January 2026. Meanwhile, the Top Management Group (MOHE) will receive a salary adjustment of seven per cent with four per cent for Phase 1 and three per cent for Phase 2. Meanwhile, Abdul Rahman said the implementation of SSPA was timely as the salaries of civil servants had not been reviewed for almost 12 years while the cost of living had been increasing throughout the said period. ???When it is not checked, with the current economic situation, it is a burden and a burden on civil servants because the cost of living has increased to the point that it is not enough to spend on a house,??? he said. Asked about CUEPACS??? view of the 1,400 civil servants who chose not to accept the SSPA option, he said it was inevitable and CUEPACS respected the decision.

Public Communications Unit (UKAS), the SSPA salary increase has significantly brightened his holiday preparations this year. ???With this salary increase, I can purchase Christmas decorations for our home, bringing back the festive spirit for my family. Last year, we didn???t celebrate Christmas as we were grieving the loss of my father. ???Additionally, we recently completed renovating our house. This salary increase has been a tremendous help in meeting extra expenses, such as decorations, making the atmosphere more lively and meaningful for us as a family,??? he shared with Bernama. Meanwhile, Grace John Lee, 32, who works at the Sarawak Premier???s Department, shared that the SSPA salary increase has provided much-needed relief, particularly amidst the rising cost of living. She noted that the adjustment not only benefited her but also her three siblings, who are also civil servants. ???Last year, we pooled our resources to buy ingredients and cooked together in preparation for the open house. However, this year, with the salary increase, we decided to make the most of this blessing by opting for catering services for the open house. ???This not only saves time but will also allow us to focus more on welcoming and attending to our guests,??? she said. Under the SSPA, officers in the Implementing, Management and Professional groups will receive a phased salary adjustment of 15 per cent; eight per cent in Phase 1 starting December this year, and seven per cent in Phase 2 starting January 2026. The Top Management group, however, will receive a salary adjustment of five per cent, with four per cent in Phase 1 and three per cent in Phase 2.

no longer an opportunity for them to make a choice. Therefore, they will have to remain in their existing system of choice. ???Actually, the number who did not choose the SSPA option is very small. In my opinion, this is unavoidable because, in any decision-making process, some accept and some don???t; this is normal,??? he said, adding that no action would be taken against those who did not opt for the SSPA. He said this to Bernama and RTM during his attendance as a guest at the staging of the Public Service Theatre production Lara Wirang at the Dewan Tun Canselor, Multimedia University here yesterday. It was reported that only 0.13 per cent or 1,400 of the 1.5 million civil servants did not sign the SSPA option. Wan Ahmad Dahlan also expressed his appreciation to civil servants who had opted for the SSPA, noting that they had already received their first salary increment yesterday following adjustments under the SSPA scheme. ???This proves that what Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated earlier has been fulfilled,??? he said. The theatre production Lara Wirang portrays a story inspired by historical research on the Nusantara, encompassing the kingdoms of the Malay Peninsula and Java between 1427 and 1492. It was performed by 95 multiracial civil servants from various federal and state agencies, statutory bodies, and local authorities, as well as university students, in strategic collaboration with the Public Service Department (JPA). Since 2014, the JPA has taken the initiative to hold Public Service Theatre performances as an essential feature of the Genta Bahasa ceremony. The ceremony marks the conclusion of the National Language Month for the public sector and serves as an appreciation event by the JPA for civil servants who have excelled in efforts to uphold the national language through various linguistic and literary initiatives. Public Service director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz- BERNAMApix

yang tidak memilih SSPA. "Sebenarnya bagi saya, ini satu perkara yang biasa kerana dalam SSPA itu kita memberi pilihan sama ada menerima ataupun tidak, sama juga semasa kita melaksanakan Sistem Saraan Malaysia (SSM) iaitu kita nak berpindah daripada Sistem Saraan Baru (SSB), ada juga yang tidak menerima. "Bagi mereka yang tidak menerima (SSPA), saya percaya ada pertimbangan-pertimbangan khusus bagi mereka dan pastinya mereka tidak dapat menikmati kelebihan yang kita tawarkan dalam sistem SSPA, jadi tidak ada paksaan," katanya kepada pemberita selepas Majlis Penutup Kampung Angkat MADANI JPA: Pulau Aman di Batu kawan hari ini. Beliau berkata perkara itu turut dilaporkan kepada Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dalam mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Kabinet Pembaharuan Perkhidmatan Awam yang gembira dengan pencapaian tersebut. Wan Ahmad Dahlan juga berkata penjawat awam yang tidak memilih SSPA tidak lagi boleh berbuat demikian selepas 30 Nov. Beliau turut mengucapkan syabas dan tahniah kepada pasukan yang menguruskan program berkaitan SSPA kerana berjaya melaksanakannya dengan baik. Pada 12 Nov lepas, kerajaan mengambil inisiatif mewujudkan Pusat Panggilan Setempat SSPA sebagai platform untuk memberi penjelasan tepat bagi mengelakkan sebarang kekeliruan dalam kalangan penjawat awam berhubung sistem itu. Sejak pengenalan SSPA melalui Pekeliling Perkhidmatan Bil. 1 Tahun 2024 pada 13 Sept lepas, sebanyak 54 sesi libat urus telah dilaksana untuk memberi penerangan mengenainya. Pengenalan SSPA adalah sebahagian daripada Agenda Reformasi Perkhidmatan Awam yang lebih besar bagi meningkatkan kualiti perkhidmatan selain membantu mengurangkan kos sara hidup penjawat awam. - Bernama

to the Malaysian Remuneration System (SSM), where some also chose not to opt in. For those who did not opt for the SSPA, I believe they had specific considerations, but they will not benefit from the advantages offered by the system. There is no compulsion in this matter, he told reporters after officiating the closing ceremony of the Kampung Angkat MADANI JPA: Pulau Aman programme here today. Wan Ahmad Dahlan said he had also reported the progress of the SSPA to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a Cabinet Committee meeting on public service reform, adding that the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction with the results. Expanding on the matter, Wan Ahmad Dahlan said those who declined the SSPA included individuals nearing retirement, those with longer service periods remaining, and individuals from various sectors such as management, professional groups, and implementer groups. Everyone has their reasons for their decisions. The government has never imposed its will but has held engagement sessions to ensure those who chose not to adopt the SSPA do not regret their decision later, he added. He also stated that those who declined the SSPA would no longer have the option to join it, as the transition period from the SSM to the SSPA officially ended on Nov 30. Wan Ahmad Dahlan also commended the team managing the SSPA programme for its smooth implementation. On Nov 12, the government established a Centralised Call Centre for the SSPA to provide accurate information and address any confusion among civil servants about the new system. Since the introduction of the SSPA via Service Circular No. 1 of 2024 on Sept 13, 54 engagement sessions have been conducted to explain the new remuneration system. The SSPA is part of a broader Public Service Reform Agenda aimed at enhancing public service quality and easing the cost of living for civil servants.

memberi pilihan sama ada menerima ataupun tidak, sama juga semasa kita melaksanakan Sistem Saraan Malaysia (SSM) iaitu kita nak berpindah daripada Sistem Saraan Baru (SSB), ada juga yang tidak menerima. "Bagi mereka yang tidak menerima (SSPA), saya percaya ada pertimbangan-pertimbangan khusus bagi mereka dan pastinya mereka tidak dapat menikmati kelebihan yang kita tawarkan dalam sistem SSPA, jadi tidak ada paksaan," katanya kepada pemberita selepas Majlis Penutup Kampung Angkat Madani JPA: Pulau Aman di sini hari ini. Beliau berkata, perkara itu turut dilaporkan kepada Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dalam mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Kabinet Pembaharuan Perkhidmatan Awam yang gembira dengan pencapaian tersebut. Wan Ahmad Dahlan juga berkata, penjawat awam yang tidak memilih SSPA tidak lagi boleh berbuat demikian selepas 30 November. Beliau turut mengucapkan syabas dan tahniah kepada pasukan yang menguruskan program berkaitan SSPA kerana berjaya melaksanakannya dengan baik. Pada 12 November lepas, kerajaan mengambil inisiatif mewujudkan Pusat Panggilan Setempat SSPA sebagai platform untuk memberi penjelasan tepat bagi mengelakkan sebarang kekeliruan dalam kalangan penjawat awam berhubung sistem itu. Sejak pengenalan SSPA melalui Pekeliling Perkhidmatan Bil. 1 Tahun 2024 pada 13 September lepas, sebanyak 54 sesi libat urus telah dilaksana untuk memberi penerangan mengenainya. Pengenalan SSPA adalah sebahagian daripada Agenda Reformasi Perkhidmatan Awam yang lebih besar bagi meningkatkan kualiti perkhidmatan selain membantu mengurangkan kos sara hidup penjawat awam. - Bernama

yang saya tekankan, kita setuju dengan ini (SSPA) kerana kita mengiktiraf dan menganggap ia wajar diberikan. Tetapi, saya hanya berharap agar saudara-saudara (penjawat awam) memastikan prestasi jauh lebih baik kerana rakyat menuntut perkhidmatan yang lebih berkualiti, katanya dalam perjumpaan bulanan bersama warga Jabatan Perdana Menteri (JPM) di sini hari ini. Turut hadir, Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi dan Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof serta Ketua Setiausaha Negara (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

(SSPA) because we recognise and believe it is a fair measure. I only hope that all of you (civil servants) will ensure much better performance because the public expects improved services, he said at the monthly assembly of the Prime Ministers Department here today. Also present were Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, as well as Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. ALSO READ: 85% of 1.4 million civil servants have signed SSPA option - KSN Anwar also urged civil servants to give their full support to Shamsul Azri, who has taken several steps for the reform of the civil service. I hope for full support because people want to see (reform) at the grassroots level, in districts and ministries, he said. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, is confident that performance improvements can be achieved because human capabilities can be enhanced beyond what has been accomplished so far. The SSPA, which replaces the Malaysian Remuneration Scheme (SSM), provides a salary adjustment expected to have a positive impact on the economic well-being of civil servants while offering better career advancement opportunities in the civil service. Income increases for all civil servants will range between 16.8% and 42.7%.