M'sian police (sponsor of Umno?) to get better pay

Good news for M'sian policemen who will see raises across the board as well as increased allowances.

Hisham to announce new pay scheme for cops

By: Husna Yusop (Tue, 02 Feb 2010)

SEPANG (Feb 2, 2010): The new pay scheme for policemen from the rank of sergeants and above, which includes a rise in salary and allowances, will be announced by Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein tomorrow.

He said the effort is to enhance the capability of the police force by improving their living standard and welfare.

"I will announce the details on the perks and welfare of police tomorrow," he told a press conference at KL International Airport here today while refusing to disclose further.

It was reported yesterday the new pay and incentives come three years after they were recommended by the Royal Commission on the Enhancement of the Management and Operations of the Police.

The biggest gainers reportedly will be new inspectors who will get a starting salary of RM2,060 compared to RM1,492 previously.

Diploma and STPM holders will also be allowed to join the force directly as sergeants and they will start with a basic salary of RM1,500. A sergeant’s basic salary previously is RM890.

It was said that new inspectors would have a take home pay of more than RM3,000 inclusive of a RM200 special incentive, RM100 to RM200 cost of living allowance and a RM420 housing allowance.

The pay was reported to be backdated to Jan 1, 2009. -- theSun