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The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Financial incentives for civil servants pursuing higher education at own expense, says PM
PUTRAJAYA: Civil servants who pursue further studies at their own expense will receive financial incentives, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the incentives, aimed at officers in the Management and Professional Group as well as the Support Group, would benefit more than 91,000 civil servants. Those pursuing doctorate degrees will receive RM1,250, followed by RM1,000 for master's degrees, RM750 for bachelor's degrees and RM500 for diploma or equivalent qualifications. Known as the Hadiah Pengiktirafan Akademik (HPA), Anwar said the financial incentive is provided to civil servants who begin and complete higher academic qualifications recognised during their service, using their own funds. 'Those who take the initiative to study on their own, we are giving them a small token of appreciation, with the total budget involving RM75.7 million. 'This will benefit 91,672 civil servants. It is given once in their career, showing that we encourage them to improve their capabilities on their own initiative,' he said when delivering his address at the 20th Majlis Amanat Perdana Perkhidmatan Awam here on Friday (Aug 15). Also present were Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, and Public Service Department director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz.
Al Etihad
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
UAE to chair UNDRR Support Group for 2025–2026 term
26 June 2025 15:48 GENEVA (WAM)The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Support Group unanimously endorsed the appointment of Ambassador Jamal Jama Al Musharakh, UAE's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, as Chair of the Support Group for the 2025–2026 term, as of August UAE will assume the Chairmanship from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, which currently holds the position for the 2024–2025 term. This appointment marks a significant milestone, as the UAE becomes the first Arab country to assume this UAE's leadership reflects the country's strong commitment to multilateralism, sustainable development, and proactive engagement in tackling the rising risks posed by climate change and the group during the meeting, Al Musharakh stated, "The UAE is fully committed to leveraging its leadership of the UNDRR Support Group to drive forward practical, long-term disaster risk reduction strategies. The UAE's priority will be to enhance international cooperation, ensuring that disaster resilience becomes integrated into every aspect of development. Furthermore, the country is committed to working closely with all partners to protect the most vulnerable groups and mitigate the growing challenges posed by climate change and disasters."The UNDRR Support Group plays a pivotal role in fostering dialogue among Member States and supporting the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. It also serves as a vital platform for strengthening international coordination and cooperation to reduce disaster risks and enhance resilience to both natural disasters. As the incoming Chair, the UAE will work to set priorities and guide discussions aimed at addressing the increasing challenges posed by such disasters, including those exacerbated by climate change.
