MySTEP 2026 – Graduation Salary Increased to RM2300

MySTEP or Malaysia Short Term Employment Program is a Government initiative that provides short-term work opportunities in the public sector to graduates and job seekers, including Persons with Disabilities (OKU) and the elderly.

The scope of duties of MySTEP Personnel is determined according to the needs of the Ministry or Department and may include, but is not limited to:

– Social services such as care for the elderly, children or disabled people; And
– Tasks that are projects, programs, for this or seasonal (seasonal) such as data entry (data entry), enumerators and related tasks.

MySTEP personnel are not permitted to carry out tasks that involve:

– Specific legal or regulatory powers such as law enforcement, finance and procurement;
– Sensitive tasks that pose security risks and involve access to confidential documents; And
– Tasks that require a signature or official decision making that could give rise to liability to the Government.

Yes. The scope of duties of MySTEP Personnel is limited to household matters only.

The requirements for the appointment of MySTEP Personnel are:

– Malaysian citizen;
– Aged 18 years or over;
– Have minimum qualifications or higher according to job requirements; And
– Free from drug crimes, corruption and illegal or illegal activities.

The contract duration is:

Minimum one (1) month; And
No later than December 31, 2026.

Salaries are paid every month at the end of the month, based on the achievement of the task output set by the Head of Department.

Yes. If MySTEP Personnel fail to achieve task output targets, wages may:

– Not paid; or
– Deducted according to the rate or formula specified in the contract.

However, deductions may be waived if the failure is caused by factors beyond one’s control such as a natural disaster, pandemic, or system failure.

MySTEP personnel are only eligible to receive the following conveniences:

Rest leave: 12 days per year (pro rata);
Sick leave: 14 days a year (pro rata); And
Contribution of SOCSO and EPF.

Yes. MySTEP personnel can be instructed to carry out official duties outside the office in accordance with the assigned scope of duties.

Among the benefits and payments you are entitled to claim are:

– Meal allowances;
– Daily allowance;
– Payment of hotel rental or lodging allowance;
– Vehicle travel allowance;
– Public transport fares; And
– Other shopping such as tolls and parking,

subject to the rates and conditions set out in the relevant Malaysian Treasury Circular.

Yes. MySTEP personnel are entitled to use official air travel facilities for domestic travel, in accordance with Malaysian Treasury Circular Letter WP 2.5.

Yes. Office equipment and facilities are provided based on existing facilities without involving additional provisions.

Services end automatically when the contract term expires, and the Department Head does not need to issue a termination notice.

Yes. The Department Head may terminate the contract early if MySTEP Personnel fails to fulfill contractual obligations with written notification:

7 days for contracts of less than 6 months; or
14 days for contracts exceeding 6 months.

Yes. MySTEP personnel may terminate the contract early with the same written notice namely:

7 days for contracts of less than 6 months; or
14 days for contracts exceeding 6 months.