Consider This:MP Pensions (Part 2) - How Many is Too Many?
A new eye-opening investigative report by MalaysiaKini’s Kini News Lab has shed light on the substantial pensions awaiting elected representatives after their tenure. The report highlights how some MPs are eligible for more than one pension due to holding different positions across their careers. Should MPs be entitled to multiple pensions for their various roles that they’ve served? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, MP for Muar, Johor.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Consider This:MP Pensions (Part 1) - How Many is Too Many?
A new eye-opening investigative report by MalaysiaKini’s Kini News Lab has shed light on the substantial pensions awaiting elected representatives after their tenure. The report highlights how some MPs are eligible for more than one pension due to holding different positions across their careers. Should MPs be entitled to multiple pensions for their various roles that they’ve served? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ooi Choon Nam, Senior Journalist at Malaysiakini, and Aidila Razak, Special Reports Editor at Malaysiakini.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Agenda AWANI: Enhancing social protection and wellbeing in Malaysia
Is Malaysia's current pension system sustainable for future generations? Ensuring a dignified retirement for all Malaysians requires innovative solutions. Join the discussion tonight at 8.30pm to explore ways to improve social protection.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Time to embrace serious reforms in pension, retirement framework - PM Time to embrace serious reforms in pension, retirement framework - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717472355_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Time to embrace serious reforms in pension, retirement framework - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a recent survey found that 26.1% of respondents aged above 60 will continue to work until their health fails.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![World Bank says 1.8 mil additional Ukrainians in poverty as Russia's war drags on World Bank says 1.8 mil additional Ukrainians in poverty as Russia's war drags on](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710604799_TBODESAMISSILE.jpg)
World Bank says 1.8 mil additional Ukrainians in poverty as Russia's war drags on
The situation would be much worse if Ukraine had not received substantial foreign budget support to pay old-age pensions and salaries.
Fri May 31 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Monopoly, monopsony, civil servants’ wage hikes, inflationary pressures & pensions reforms [COLUMNIST] Monopoly, monopsony, civil servants’ wage hikes, inflationary pressures & pensions reforms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51465561680_PensionGeneric.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Monopoly, monopsony, civil servants’ wage hikes, inflationary pressures & pensions reforms
In the context of Malaysia, there's very little evidence of a surge in demand-pull inflation based on available data.
Fri May 17 2024
![RM500 special Aidilfitri aid for civil servants, RM250 for pensioners - PM RM500 special Aidilfitri aid for civil servants, RM250 for pensioners - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51711938945_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
RM500 special Aidilfitri aid for civil servants, RM250 for pensioners - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said RM250 would be paid to government retirees, including pensionable and non-pensionable veterans.
Mon Apr 01 2024
AWANI Review: Malaysia’s retirement realities: What needs fixing?
Why do so few Malaysians can afford retirement? Joseph Cherian, Practice Professor of Finance at the Asia School of Business, delves into pension challenges and proposes fairer, sustainable alternatives to ensure inclusive coverage in their later years.
Sat Mar 30 2024
![Early Incentive Payment for civil servants to be disbursed on Feb 23 Early Incentive Payment for civil servants to be disbursed on Feb 23](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707187259_TBPMjpg.jpg)
Early Incentive Payment for civil servants to be disbursed on Feb 23
An incentive payment of RM1,000 will also be made to all government retirees including pensionable and non-pensionable veterans.
Tue Feb 06 2024
![Existing civil servants under pension scheme will not be affected - Amir Hamzah Existing civil servants under pension scheme will not be affected - Amir Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51706259300_TBAMIRHAMZAHAZIZ.jpg)
Existing civil servants under pension scheme will not be affected - Amir Hamzah
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said govt was committed to ensuring welfare and well-being of civil servants and pensioners always protected.
Fri Jan 26 2024
![Recruitment of new civil servants on non-pensionable permanent basis - DPM Zahid Recruitment of new civil servants on non-pensionable permanent basis - DPM Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706103205_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
Recruitment of new civil servants on non-pensionable permanent basis - DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the new recruitment policy would be implemented this year, with details to be announced by PSD.
Thu Jan 25 2024
![Govt assures retirees pension amount will not decrease - PM Govt assures retirees pension amount will not decrease - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702484212_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Govt assures retirees pension amount will not decrease - PM
The govt decided to top up the amount considered insufficient so that it is not less than the (pension) salary that should be received.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![Fahmi hints good news, salary increase for civil servants next year Fahmi hints good news, salary increase for civil servants next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41701667088_FahmiFadzilINTAN.jpg)
Fahmi hints good news, salary increase for civil servants next year
Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil said the good news would also involve the pensioners.
Mon Dec 04 2023
![Govt assures pensions for retirees to continue, improved - Ahmad Maslan Govt assures pensions for retirees to continue, improved - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691647577_AhmadMaslan.jpg)
Govt assures pensions for retirees to continue, improved - Ahmad Maslan
An estimated 32,000 new retirees are recorded every year, and the govt spends RM31 bln to pay the pensions of more than 900,000 retirees.
Tue Sep 05 2023
![Gov't to announce measures for pensioners - PM Gov't to announce measures for pensioners - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41688462183_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Gov't to announce measures for pensioners - PM
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is working on the details of the mechanism and will make an announcement soon.
Thu Jul 06 2023