PETALING JAYA: Outstanding civil servants will receive a prestigious excellent service medal from this year and not from 2013 as initially planned.
“The award is based on the annual performance evaluation report and outstanding achievements in activities and contributions beyond the scope of their official duties,” Public Service Department director-general Tan Sri Abu Bakar Abdullah said, in a recent circular.
The new medal, known as the PPC, was introduced in line with the new remuneration scheme for public servants (SBPA), which is to take effect from this year.
“We agreed to award the PPC beginning this year to give due recognition and deliver a more meaningful impact to civil servants with the implementation of the SBPA,” Abu Bakar said.
The report, he added, would be used as a basis to evaluate the civil servants, taking into account their level of involvement in other activities.
Activities beyond the scope of official duties include membership in organisations such as clubs, community and volunteer work; innovative and creative contributions or talents; sports and other programmes.
Outstanding civil servants will receive a specially designed medal, a PPC certificate and a trust or premium savings certificate or cash worth RM1,000.
They would also be given priority and opportunity to develop their careers by attending seminars and conferences to boost their performances as well as possible nomination for state awards, the circular stated.
First-time nominees will have to serve for at least five years and be free from corruption, crime and disciplinary action. The requirements are more stringent compared with the existing excellent service award, which is open to all, including temporary and contract staff who have served for at least one year.
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