GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government has approved the payment of Special Financial Assistance of half a month’s salary or a minimum of RM1,000 to state civil servants in conjunction with Aidilfitri this year.
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The Penang Chief Minister’s Office announced in a statement on Wednesday (March 6) that the payment would be made starting March 19.
According to the statement, the financial assistance, involving an estimated RM7.81mil, would be paid to 7,066 civil servants.
“This is in appreciation to all state civil servants for their unwavering contributions and commitment in realising the 2030 Penang Vision, which is a Family-focused Green and Smart State to Inspire the Nation,” it said.
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It said a payment of RM300 would also be given to supervisors, teachers and staff of the Quran and Fardu Ain Classes, religious primary schools, religious secondary schools, government-aided religious schools, tahfiz, pondok, Islamic kindergarten and Chinese private schools in Penang.
The financial assistance was also extended to state statutory bodies and local government authorities, depending on their respective financial capabilities, it said.
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