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High court rules pension increase for retirees based on final salary, orders backpayment

PSD and government given three months to settle arrears, effective from January 2022

Anwar vows equal treatment for civil servants, politicians with new pension scheme

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim assured that all decisions involving civil servants would also apply to political appointments within the government.

Review and redress of ex-servicemen pensions long overdue – JD Lovrenciear  

While many citizens chose the pathway of career success – be it in politics, business, the desk bound civil service or in professional excellence – our armed forces, navy, air force and police proudly donned their uniforms, held the guns, and risked life and limb all for the love of the nation's safety and security.  

Veterans group asks govt to consider continuing PKKP scheme in Budget 2024

The Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Association is asking the government to consider continuing the Penghargaan Khas Kepada Pesara (PKKP) special aid in Budget 2024, to be tabled in Parliament on October 13.

Selangor govt, Yakeb provide aid to sepak takraw legend suffering from brain haemorrhage

The Selangor government and the National Athletes Welfare Foundation (Yakeb) are providing medical assistance to national sepak takraw legend Suhaimi Yusof for the treatment of stroke and brain haemorrhage.

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders