KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) — The appointment and work rotation of civil servants are being implemented in accordance with public service-related rules and regulations, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Functions) Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said.
In fact, he said the processes were also in line with the Public Officers (Appointment, Promotion and Termination of Service) Regulations 2012 and the Ministerial Functions Act 1969.
While refuting the allegation that there is political interference in the appointment of top officers of the civil service under the Unity Government, Armizan said the appointment of such officers is a normal practice and has been done during the administration of previous governments.
“For replacement and work rotation of civil servants on Grade JUSA C and above, 128 appointments were made during the administration of the 7th Prime Minister (PM) (Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad), 104 during the 8th PM (Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin), 92 during 9th PM (Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob), and under the current PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, there were 62 as of Feb 28.
“So, the perception that the Unity Government interferes in the appointment of top officers in the public service is untrue,” he said when winding up the debate on the Supply Bill 2023 at the policy stage at the Dewan Rakyat sitting here today.
Meanwhile, Armizan said the government, from time to time, has always studied and reviewed the salaries of civil servants and made several improvements to the Malaysian Remuneration System (SSM) which has been implemented since 2002.
He said the prime minister had also pledged his commitment to review the salaries and wages of civil servants when the country’s financial situation improves.
“Any salary increment or a change in the existing salary structure should be studied comprehensively to maintain harmony in the public service,” he said.
Armizan said the decision to give salary increments to civil servants should also take into consideration the overall amount of public service emoluments and the country’s current financial situation.
Source: BERNAMA News Agency