Civil servant salary hike set to boost M'sia's economy - Nga

The salary adjustment for civil servants is expected to significantly boost Malaysia’s economy and benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs), said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

The rise in civil servant income, he said, would promote domestic consumption that would create more business opportunities for SMEs, especially those in the real estate and retail sectors, generate more employment opportunities, and drive economic growth.

“I believe the upcoming salary adjustment...