PUTRAJAYA: Amid the anticipation among civil servants for the first phase of the new salary adjustment in December following the recent announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, there are also some concerns among them. Linking it to previous price hikes by traders following announcements of salary increases or bonus payouts, many believe that a similar situation may occur again in December. ALSO READ: Fahmi: Monitor prices of goods As a result, many are urging stricter enforcement from the relevant ministries to address the recurring issue of price hikes, ensuring that the Prime Minister's goal of improving the well-being of civil servants can be realised.
"A salary increase means nothing if the prices of goods and services are not effectively controlled by the relevant authorities, such as the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. "I hope the enforcement officers, especially from the Cost of Living Ministry, can intensify monitoring in the field to ensure that traders do not raise prices without reasonable justification,” said Sobri Mohd Akhir, 52, a staff member at a local university. ALSO READ: SSPA may reduce early retirement among teachers, says NUTP Sobri noted that the decision to increase civil servants' salaries was a positive one, demonstrating the government's concern for the welfare of civil servants in balancing the growing needs of the present time.
Sharing the same sentiment, S. Rudra, 34, said the salary adjustment was significant, espec.