PUTRAJAYA: The government is extending the Malaysia Short-Term Employment Programme (MyStep) into next year, providing short-term work and experience in the public sector. The decision was outlined in a circular dated Dec 24, 2025, signed by Public Service (Development) deputy director-general Datuk Dr Mohd Bakhari Ismail, and posted on the Public Service Department's official Facebook page on Saturday (Dec 27). The circular stated that the initiative targets graduates and job seekers, including persons with disabilities and senior citizens, for short-term work experience in the public sector. "The procurement of MyStep personnel services must be carried out in accordance with the rules and procedures set out in the MyStep Personnel Services Procurement Guidelines, which will take effect from Jan 1, 2026," the circular said. With the guideline coming into force, the Human Resources Service Circulars (MyPPSM), on policies and procedures for the recruitment of daily-paid workers and on the delegation of authority to approve overtime and pay for work on weekly rest days and public holidays, will be suspended.

Source: The Star December 28, 2025 11:00 UTC