Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced a special incentive to all state civil servants.
“I am pleased to announce that the state government, for the first time, will give a special incentive to all state civil servants, equivalent to one month’s basic salary or a minimum of RM2,000,” he said during his winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today.
He noted that over the past years the Sarawak Civil Service have performed extremely well despite its small workforce of only 22,549 (including local authorities and statutory bodies).
“This number has been contained for many years, which reflects their efficiency despite the heavier responsibility and rapid growth in workload, in terms of projects and programmes over the years,” he added.
Abang Johari said that the special incentive is also given in view of the commendable financial performance and healthy financial position of the state, which is attributed to the commitment, prudent spending and disciplined financial management of the state civil service.
“The state has the financial capacity to undertake this special incentive involving an estimated sum of RM45 million, and it will be made in December 2017.
“I trust that this special incentive payment will further motivate our state civil service to continue with their excellent service delivery,” he said.