He said the decision to review the scheme nationwide was made because there had been no salary adjustments since 2013.

“We will table it for approval. Public services department (JPA) director-general Zulkapli Mohamed and Chief Secretary to the Government Zuki Ali have shared their views with me on the setting up of the review team.

“In general, the wages and salaries of civil servants are still at a very low level and it is reasonable for the government to consider this, even though we are bound by financial constraints.

“We can find a way to make some changes so that we approve it.”

Meanwhile, Anwar also announced that the government has provided an additional RM200 million to repair and maintain all armed forces’ staff quarters nationwide.

“We have seen the deplorable and neglected condition of housing for military personnel and their families. That is why I have approved immediate funding for the repairs to be done.

“Tomorrow, I will announce additional funding for police housing as well,” he said.

In tabling the 2023 Budget last February, the government said it was spending more than RM500 million for the maintenance of armed forces housing, and repair of staff quarters and institutions under the home ministry, including the police.

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