Civil service pay hike: Govt urged to monitor prices of goods

A former trade union leader has urged the government to monitor and control prices of goods and raw materials to avoid manipulation by irresponsible parties following yesterday’s announcement on the salary adjustment of civil servants.

Former Cuepacs president Azih Muda said the announcement on the salary adjustment had raised concerns in society about a potential increase in the prices of goods unless the government takes measures to prevent it.

“We hope that when the salary increase begins...