Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak is expected to announce the outcome of the government review of the Public Service New Remuneration Scheme (SBPA) at a gathering organised by Cuepacs on March 12.

“Wait for it. It will not be appropriate for me to announce it today. It will not come as a surprise.

“Wait till we have the gathering. Cuepacs has agreed to organise a large-scale gathering. I will convey the outcome of the government,” he told reporters after a walkabout in Malacca city today.

Najib said his meeting with Cuepacs yesterday was conducted in a cordial atmosphere and the umbrella body for civil servants is positive that the SBPA issue can be resolved.

Yesterday, the prime minister had a meeting with nine Cuepacs senior leaders at the Prime Minister’s Office. Also present was the chief secretary to the government, Mohd Sidek Hassan.

Cuepacs president Omar Osman was reported to have said at the meeting that Cuepacs would hold a gathering of 15,000 civil servants at Bukit Jalil on March 12.

On his visit to Malacca, Najib said he was satisfied with the intensive development and renewal in the historical city.

“I believe Malacca is facing the challenge of managing success ... and I think the future challenge will be how to enhance the facilities in Malacca without stifling its success,” he said.

Najib said hotel entrepreneurs have expressed satisfaction with their investments in Malacca.

He also said that the Malacca Barisan Nasional (BN), in general, is ready to face the next general election.

- Bernama