TAWAU: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the welfare and well-being of Community Development Department (Kemas) officers and teachers, particularly regarding the new salary scheme and the transition from contract to permanent positions.
As the Minister of Rural and Regional Development, he said that he had instructed the Director-General of Public Services Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz; and the director-general of Kemas Datuk Mohd Hanafiah Man, to collaborate in making this a reality.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Do not overlook the new salary scheme for Kemas teachers. Currently, these posts are contractual, but I have instructed that they be made permanent.
“Once the Madani Government approves the new salary scheme and permanent appointments, I hope Kemas personnel in Sabah and across the country will be able to enhance their productivity,” he said.
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“I have instructed the Kemas director-general to take a comprehensive approach in upgrading nursery and kindergarten classes. I will personally monitor his performance and have asked him to visit Sabah more frequently. Expand Kemas classes, improve facilities, and ensure better provisions for Kemas children,” he added.