IPOH, Nov. 20 -- The proposals to extend the retirement age for civil servants to 65 will primarily apply only to those under the permanent appointment with contribution scheme, if approved, said Datuk Adnan Mat.

However, the Congress of Union of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) president said no decision has been made on the proposals so far, as the matter is still under government review.

"Moving forward, the public service would operate under two schemes - the permanent pensionable scheme and the permanent appointment with contribution scheme.

"The proposals to raise the retirement age were largely related to the permanent appointment with contribution scheme, which had also been highlighted by the Employees Prov...