Sabah civil servants to receive special assistance worth one-month salary in 2026
by Jenne Lajiun · Borneo Post OnlineKOTA KINABALU (Dec 12): Sabah’s civil servants are in for a major financial boost, receiving special assistance equivalent to one month’s salary or a minimum of RM2,000, the state government announced today.
Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun said the initiative covers all Sabah civil servants, including contract, open-vote, and daily-paid workers.
“This Special Financial Assistance will benefit a total of 18,853 personnel, with an estimated financial implication of RM52.6 million. The assistance will be paid in two stages in 2026 — in February before Hari Raya Aidilfitri and again before the Kaamatan celebration.
“It will also be extended to Sabah government pensioners, amounting to RM1,000, and will be disbursed next year,” said Masidi when tabling the 2026 Sabah Budget at the august House.
Earlier, Masidi, who is also Sabah’s Finance Minister, said the state’s civil servants are the driving force behind the government’s administrative machinery.
“The civil service forms the backbone of the Sabah government and must consistently operate with efficiency and effectiveness to provide the best services to all segments of society,” he said.
Accordingly, he said the Sabah government has allocated RM7.6 million to promote lifelong learning among civil servants, aiming to develop officers who are knowledgeable, highly skilled, analytically proficient and equipped with future leadership qualities.
He added that an additional RM16.85 million has been allocated to all Sabah government agencies under human capital development to ensure civil servants are trained, efficient, and equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet current challenges.