Govt raises wages in appreciation of civil servants including security forces, firemen - PM

IPOH: The government’s decision to raise the salaries of civil servants despite the country’s uncertain economic situation is in appreciation of the contributions of public sector workers including security forces and firefighters of the country, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibahim.

The Prime Minister said civil servants including the security forces and firemen are at the forefront of the management to ensure peace whenever the country faces disasters and untoward events.

“Why in the current economic situation that the government chooses to raise the salaries and wages of civil servants?

“Don’t forget, this country is safe, safe from fires, landslides, and even to rescue animals, this is because of their (security forces and firefighters) service and sacrifice,“ he said when officiating the celebration of International Firefighters’ Day 2024 at Jalan Tambun, Sunway City here , today.

Also present were Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming and Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad.

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