{
  "id": 16964798,
  "title": "PSD expediting one-off promotions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/psd-expediting-one-off-promotions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T22:00:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1565810/psd-expediting-one-promotions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Public Service Department (PSD) is accelerating a one-time promotion exercise for 12,000 civil servants, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in the 2027 Budget, according to deputy director-general (operations) Datuk Mohd Shaiful Ibrahim. The promotion exercise pertains to management and professional group officers, and the exact timeline remains undisclosed. Shaiful emphasized that the process will commence as soon as feasible due to the involvement of multiple agencies. Eligible individuals must exhibit a strong performance record and absence of disciplinary issues. Anwar announced the one-off promotions under a personal-to-holder arrangement during the presentation of the 2027 Budget. The objective of this initiative is to acknowledge exceptional civil servants whose career advancement has been hindered by a scarcity of higher positions. Under the personal-to-holder arrangement, eligible personnel can be promoted without having to wait for an existing vacancy at the higher grade.",
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  "key_points": [
    "PSD expediting one-off promotions for 12,000 civil servants",
    "Announcement made in 2027 Budget by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim",
    "Promotion based on performance and no disciplinary issues"
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}