Kuala lumpur: The government has announced its decision to retain the mandatory retirement age for civil servants at 60, as confirmed by MADANI Government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who also serves as the Communications Minister. This decision was reached during a Cabinet meeting held today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Fahmi stated that there is currently no need to increase the retirement age for civil servants. "The government has decided that there is no need to implement an increase in the retirement age at this time. Therefore, the retirement age for civil servants will remain at 60," he said in a statement.

In addition to this announcement, Fahmi shared that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim addressed feedback concerning the 0.75 per cent salary contribution required from employees for the Social Security Organisation's (PERKESO) Non-Employment Injury Scheme, known as LINDUNG 24 Jam. This scheme provides coverage for non-work-related accidents.

Following deliberations, the Cabinet resolved that this contribution would no longer be mandatory but would instead become a voluntary contribution, effective immediately. Fahmi mentioned that the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) is set to release a further statement regarding this decision.