THE decision by the government to extend the retirement age to 58 and the introduction of a new formula for pension calculation is good news to government servants.

However, the government also needs to consider the welfare of government servants who opted for the EPF scheme.

They are not entitled to a gratuity upon their retirement and not eligible for free medical treatment at public hospitals after they retire.

I suggest the government extend these two privileges to them. If not, allow such civil servants to switch back to the pension scheme.

Source: NST – May 16, 2008