Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said this is to ensure the welfare of this group is well taken care of, Bernama reported.

He confirmed that the Cabinet made this decision yesterday.

“The Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), which came into effect on Dec 1, includes pension adjustments for pensioners and derivative pension recipients.

“These adjustments are based on the civil service salary review in accordance with Section 3 of the Pension Adjustment Act 1980 (Act 238),” he said.

“The pension amounts will be adjusted according to the percentage increase in the final salary of the pensioners, based on their respective service groups.

“These adjustments take place in phases (the last one on Dec 1, 2024, and the next on Jan 1, 2026),” he said during a press conference to address various government and current issues in Subang Jaya today.

Anwar said the continuation of the PKKP initiative would ensure pensioners receive support to manage the rising cost of living.