IPOH: The state government today announced a special financial assistance of two months' salary for all civil servants in the state under the Perak 2025 State Budget.
The cash aid will also be extended to state government executive council members, ex-officio members, all state-appointed teachers, district chiefs, village heads and staff under the Malaysia Short-term Employment Programme (MySTEP).
Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the payment, based on the November 2024 basic salary, would be made in the last week of December 2024.
"I highly appreciate all the sacrifices and dedication shown by all administrative members in ensuring that every task undertaken and every trust fulfilled ultimately brings meaning to the people's lives.
"As a gesture of appreciation for all the hard work contributed by the entire staff of the Perak state government, I hereby announce a special financial assistance of two months' salary," he said.
Saarani (BN-Kota Tampan) said this when presenting the budget at the Third Meeting of the Second Year of the Perak State Assembly at Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan, here, today.
Saarani said the budget presented not only reflects the strong cooperation between the state and federal government but also highlights the spirit of unity within the entire administrative machinery at all levels.
He said that the entire administrative machinery had united with full commitment, sincerity, and tireless fighting spirit, allowing Perak to stand proudly on the path of progress once again.