Govt Allocates RM1.97 bln For Phase 2 SSPA Pension Adjustments

LUMUT, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The federal government has allocated RM1.97 billion for the implementation of Phase 2 pension adjustments under the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), effective Jan 1, 2026.

Public Service Department director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz said the move demonstrates the government’s commitment to recognising retirees’ contributions while providing financial relief to nearly one million pension recipients nationwide.

He added that the initiative forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to safeguard pensioners’ welfare, in line with the principle of well-being underpinning the values of Malaysia MADANI.

“Pensioners are not left out when salary adjustments are made for serving civil servants. They will also receive the same adjustment based on their final pension amount.

“This clearly demonstrates the government’s commitment to civil servants, including pensioners, and recognises their dedicated contributions throughout their service,” he told reporters after visiting pensioners at Taman Desa Bayu, Seri Manjung, near here today.

In August 2024, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that officers from the Implementing, Management and Professional groups who opt for the SSPA scheme will receive a phased salary adjustment of 15 per cent, with eight per cent for Phase 1 in December 2024 and seven per cent for Phase 2 in January 2026.

Wan Ahmad Dahlan also said the Public Service Department (PSD) continues to strengthen collaboration with state governments through the State Secretary’s Office and the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) to ensure pensioners’ welfare is managed holistically and sustainably.

“Through this partnership, services such as the MyPesara Counter, introduced in 2019 by the State Secretary’s Office, remain an important platform to assist retirees with pension matters, cards, and information updates.

“These initiatives complement programmes jointly run by KWAP, including the Jelajah MyPesara, which focuses on health, financial management, and skills development to enhance their independence during retirement,” he added.

-- BERNAMA