The recent announcement by the Madani government of an increase of over 13% in civil servants' remuneration, effective December 1st, signifies one of the highest pay raises in Malaysia's history. However, against the backdrop of rising living costs, does this development provide a silver lining?  Dr Lee Hwok-Aun, Senior Fellow, Malaysian Studies Programme, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute shares his insights on this policy change.

<p>The recent announcement by the Madani government of an increase of over 13% in civil servants' remuneration, effective December 1st, signifies one of the highest pay raises in Malaysia's history. However, against the backdrop of rising living costs, does this development provide a silver lining?  Dr Lee Hwok-Aun, Senior Fellow, Malaysian Studies Programme, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute shares his insights on this policy change.</p>

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