KUALA LUMPUR, January 27 – The ongoing debate surrounding the termination of pension schemes for civil servants has escalated. In response, I strongly advocate for equality by recommending the removal of partial pension schemes for Ministers and representatives. Abolishing the Public Service Pension Scheme for representatives not only ensures justice but also establishes equality for all, regardless of political status or ordinary civil service positions. Stakeholders have expressed discontent with the government’s reform proposals, particularly the exclusion of representatives from the pension removal.
As a representative, I voluntarily propose to be the first among political figures to forego the service pension. While it may seem inequitable to subject long-serving representatives to the same terms, it is both relevant and justifiable for new or partial-serving politicians not to receive a pension. This shift should focus on abolishing the pension scheme for political figures, capable of reducing national expenditure. Introducing a new method by redirecting pensions to contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) among representatives is crucial. Abolishing the pension system not only saves funds but allows redirection for more critical needs.
Furthermore, the move to EPF contributions ensures fairness, with benefits depending on investment performance, aligning with the principle that representatives, even if serving partially, receive “compensation” commensurate with actual results. As an incumbent representative, I wholeheartedly support the government’s move towards abolishing the pension scheme in favor of EPF contributions. The abolition should not be limited to ordinary civil servants but should also extend to representatives, ensuring justice and equality for all said Fahmi Zainol, Member of the Central Leadership Council of the Malaysian Justice Party (MPP) and ADUN for Pantai Jerjak.
