In a statement, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the one-off payment would be credited on April 25 together with the April salary.

The RM500 assistance also applies to contract and temporary staff, as well as appointments under MySTEP (Short-Term Employment Programme).

Meanwhile, pensioners will receive a payment of RM250.

Ismail said the government has allocated a total of RM923 million for the special aid.

“The government has agreed to give a special Aidilfitri aid of RM500 to all civil servants in Grade 56 and below, including those under a contract of service, daily part-time officers and those appointed under MySTEP, and RM250 to all government pensioners.

“This aid is given in appreciation of the contributions and sacrifices made by the civil servants in providing services to Keluarga Malaysia,” he said.

He said the announcement on the special aid was made earlier compared with previous years as the government was concerned about helping civil servants and pensioners to make early preparations for Aidilfitri.

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