KOTA KINABALU, June 7 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman today announced that the state’s 17,480 civil servants will receive a special financial payment of RM500 in conjunction with Aidilfitri.
Musa, who is also state finance minister, said the state government decided to give the special payment in line with the Federal Government’s decision on June 2.
The payment will be made together with their June salary on June 16.
“The special payment is to ease the burden and assist the state’s civil servants in their preparation for Aidilfitri.
“The special financial payment also shows the state government’s appreciation of its employees’ contribution and dedication in the performance of their duties for the welfare of the state,” he said in a statement here today.
According to him, the payout would cost the state government a total of RM8,740,000.00. — Bernama
