THE Kedah government today announced special financial assistance of RM2,000 for 5,600 state civil servants.

Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor made the announcement when tabling Kedah’s Budget 2024 at Wisma Darul Aman in Alor Star, today.

“The state government appreciates the sacrifices and contributions of state civil servants. A sum of RM2,000 has been agreed to be given as special financial assistance to state civil servants and members of the state administration involving an allocation of RM10.8 million.

“Payment for this special financial assistance will be made partially in December 2023 and the rest in March 2024,” he said.

Apart from that, special one-off assistance will also be given to state-appointed imams, Village Council (MKK) chairmen and secretaries in March 2024 as Aidilfitri assistance.

“This one-off special aid rate will be determined later,” he said. – Bernama, November 26, 2023