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Public Service Department

Cabinet agrees to implement hybrid work day effective Aug 1: PSD

Civil service reform introduces flexible work model with two days working from home, while maintaining service delivery standards

42-hour week for 82,637 healthcare workers a recognition of their sacrifices: Dzulkefly

Health Minister praises exemption from 45-hour schedule, says it reflects government’s appreciation for frontline dedication

JPA launches new study loan repayment model based on academic performance

Other than those in medicine, dentistry and pharmacy, students in the pre-service training programme can reduce their repayments if they scored high a CGPA

Minimum qualification to enter civil service raised to SPM

Drivers, security guards, forest rangers, heavy machinery operators among roles that now need to pass the Form 5 examination

Civil servants can sign up for SSPA between Oct 21 to Nov 30

Public Service Department says government employees can also choose to remain under old system but salary adjustments will only apply to those opting-in

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach