KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), with improved salary adjustments, is expected to address the issue of early retirements among teachers.
National Union of the Teaching Profession president Aminuddin Awang said the announcement was a significant boost for teachers facing challenges and the rising cost of living.
"Teachers will benefit from both the annual salary increases and additional adjustments under the SSPA.
"After 12 years without a review, replacing the Malaysian Remuneration Scheme with the SSPA is a meaningful improvement.
"This move should help reduce early retirements and motivate teachers to provide excellent service in appreciation of the government's support," he told Bernama.
Aminuddin noted that the phased implementation would start with significant increases in Phase 1 this December.
"This brings relief to teachers, who are also consumers. Phase 2 will include additional increases beyond the annual salary increase," he said.
He added that this phased approach, which involves gradual salary increases, was a practical and manageable method.
Aminuddin also hoped for more detailed information on the full implementation of the SSPA.
"We thank Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for this announcement, which will see a 15 per cent salary adjustment for civil servants in the implementing, management and professional groups and seven per cent to those in top management.
"Although the salary increase has been announced, we are still waiting for more details. We hope the Public Service Department will provide a clearer explanation of the SSPA implementation and benefits," he said.
The adjustment will be implemented in phases, starting from Dec 1, 2024, for Phase 1, and from Jan 1, 2026, for Phase 2 – BERNAMA