(Kuching, 20th) The Sarawak government has announced that, in addition to the salary adjustment under the Public Service Pay Scheme (SSPA), a special monthly allowance will also be granted to Sarawak public service personnel.
Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari said the allowance will be distributed starting January 2025 based on group performance.
“The special allowance is as follows: RM400 for Implementation Group Levels 1 to 4, RM500 for Levels 5 to 8, RM600 for the Management and Professional Group Levels 9 to 15, and RM700 for the Senior Management Group.”
Premier Abang Johari made this announcement during a closed session at the Sarawak assembly today.
At the same time, he stated that the Sarawak government will adopt the SSPA announced by the federal government in the national budget speech.
“This will involve the enhancement and coordination of salaries for all Sarawak civil servants.”
He added that the Sarawak Party Alliance (GPS) government under his leadership always cares about the welfare of Sarawak public service members.