I'm already near 10 years working.
Last 2 years, time dah pass exam for research officer gred41, then pegi interview, they ask me alot of technical scientific question. Just answer them as to what i know.

The most shocking thing is, when i ask them about salary, they say follow the tangga gaji la.....if follow tangga gaji means salary will start from about 2.4K...erk??

This is madness, u already getting at least double or triple of that, how can cope with that salary?

End of interview, just thank them panels, walk away without having any hope. Glad they didn't select me. Even of they did, i would reject, its too low

The pay is not appreciating experienced worker. Cannot like that. At least must have a mechanism to offer an experienced candidate. Must see what salary they are getting at and see the related useful skill/experience they have, then offer a different starting salary.

If already working for years, suddenly ask to take fresh or starter salary, that is counter progress.