KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Unions of
Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) yesterday welcomed
the government's announcement on the monthly allowance for police
personnel and the time-based promotion scheme, but said efforts of
other public service sectors should also be recognised.
Its president, Omar Osman, said the current salary
scheme for staff of the Road Transport Department, Immigration, Customs
and the Fire and Rescue Department should be revised by the government.
He described the move by the government as timely as it would give policemen added impetus in carrying out their duties and responsibilities in maintaining public order and internal security.
"The nature of their duties means that policemen are exposed to higher risks so the announcement of a new pay scheme could not have come at a better time," Omar said.
Cuepacs has been pushing for a basic monthly salary of RM3,000 for civil servants in view of the rising cost of living.
Now, a constable only earns RM1,130 a month, effective Jan 1 this year according to a circular from the Public Service Department. It is understood that there is a service allowance (RM115), cost of living allowance (RM100 to RM300), housing allowance (RM275 to RM450) and transport allowance (per kilometre).
He described the move by the government as timely as it would give policemen added impetus in carrying out their duties and responsibilities in maintaining public order and internal security.
"The nature of their duties means that policemen are exposed to higher risks so the announcement of a new pay scheme could not have come at a better time," Omar said.
Cuepacs has been pushing for a basic monthly salary of RM3,000 for civil servants in view of the rising cost of living.
Now, a constable only earns RM1,130 a month, effective Jan 1 this year according to a circular from the Public Service Department. It is understood that there is a service allowance (RM115), cost of living allowance (RM100 to RM300), housing allowance (RM275 to RM450) and transport allowance (per kilometre).
The cost of living allowance depends on where the
policeman is based. Those serving in cities get the maximum of RM300
while those working in remote districts receive less.
Transport allowance ranges from RM0.70 to RM0.40 per km, depending on the number of kilometres claimed and the rank of the claimant. The housing allowance depends on the rank of the policeman.
"Based on the high cost of living, especially in urban areas, it is difficult for the rank-and-file policemen to support their families with the current salary scheme," Omar said.
"Those serving in other public service departments should have their salary schemes reviewed by the government," he said, adding that their jobs also involved risks and danger.
Those eligible under the revised scheme comprise 88,069 personnel from the rank of constables to sub-inspectors.
The revision was in line with the new policing duties that had been an integral part of initiating the National Key Result Areas.
The last pay rise for police and army personnel was in 2007 when their pay was increased by nine to 42 per cent.
Transport allowance ranges from RM0.70 to RM0.40 per km, depending on the number of kilometres claimed and the rank of the claimant. The housing allowance depends on the rank of the policeman.
"Based on the high cost of living, especially in urban areas, it is difficult for the rank-and-file policemen to support their families with the current salary scheme," Omar said.
"Those serving in other public service departments should have their salary schemes reviewed by the government," he said, adding that their jobs also involved risks and danger.
Those eligible under the revised scheme comprise 88,069 personnel from the rank of constables to sub-inspectors.
The revision was in line with the new policing duties that had been an integral part of initiating the National Key Result Areas.
The last pay rise for police and army personnel was in 2007 when their pay was increased by nine to 42 per cent.
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