Anwar Ibrahim says this will be a temporary measure until a comprehensive study on civil servants' salary and pension schemes is completed next year.

Anwar Ibrahim says the government has meanwhile announced special aid for civil servants and retirees.

Anwar Ibrahim says reasonable and fair remuneration will be given to civil servants in the country as there has been no increase for a long time.

V Sivakumar says while wage issues and policies are under his ministry, he and Rafizi Ramli are both members of the National Economic Action Council.

Anwar Ibrahim says this will depend on the country's economic capabilities.

Anwar Ibrahim says this is especially for those in the lower grades.

The prime minister says an increase cannot be implemented this month, given the current situation.

Anwar Ibrahim says the rate of increment needs to be assessed based on the country's financial capabilities.

He says the pay cut will remain in effect until the economy has recovered.

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says the additional annual salary increment will involve 1.28 million recipients and a financial implication of RM1.5 billion.

It says Dzulkifli Abd Wahab intends to use a car belonging to a subsidiary company and to waive his fees as chairman of the board sustainability committee until the next AGM in 2023.

This does not apply to employers in professional fields, who must pay the minimum salary of RM1,500 regardless of how many workers they have.