Civil Servant Pay Raise Long Overdue?

The recent announcement by the Madani government of an increase of over 13% in civil servants' remuneration, effective December 1st, signifies one of the highest pay raises in Malaysia's history. However, against the backdrop of rising living costs, does this development provide a silver lining? Dr Lee Hwok-Aun, Senior Fellow, Malaysian Studies Programme, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute shares his insights on this policy change.