It was announced on 28 Aug 2014 that civil servants will receive pay hikes of at least five percentages though it was not mentioned whether all civil servants will be receiving the pay hikes. The pay hikes are to keep pace with the economy. The Public Service Department also did not say how many civil servants will receive the pay increments. The civil service is Singapore's largest employers in Singapore and I congratulate those who will be receiving the pay increases. I really hope for those who receive the pay increments, they will put their monies to good uses, possibly multiplying their monies through wise investments. While a dollar saved is a dollar earned, I would think that a dollar well invested is many dollars well-earned! Do you agree with me? Civil servants comprise at the helm, the AOs (Adminstrative Officers), the Management Associates, the overseas scholars, the local scholars ......