Apply merit, retain quota system for Indians, non-Bumiputera in civil service recruitment
By M. Vivekananthan
THE Public Services Commission of Malaysia (PSC) has claimed that the method of recruitment of officers into civil service is based on merit and competence of candidates.
Indians made up just 3.7% of civil servants while the Indian population constitutes 7% of Malaysia’s demographic.
Currently, Indians are inadequately represented in the civil service. It is the government’s responsibility to empower its disadvantaged citizens.
But truth be told that Indians have helped build and shape Malaysia with their legacy etched in the fabric of Malaysia’s growth and development.
The government should increase the intake of Indians to the civil service to reflect the population.
What the government can do is to give discretion to the intake process. Deserving Indians and Chinese should be given places in government service.
Applying the additional criteria of quota system for the Indian recruitment would provide a solution.
And considering the overwhelming dominance of Malays in the current civil service, the quota system for Indians (and non-Bumiputera) should be applied to assist those especially from poor backgrounds.
Therefore, the quota system should remain to help those from disadvantage backgrounds.
The government should also find ways of attracting more Indians and Chinese into the civil service.
Aside from the PSC, other agencies authorised to hire for civil service positions include the Education Service Commission, Judicial and Legal Service Commission, Police Force Commission, Armed Forces Council, state Civil Service Commissions, statutory authorities and local authorities must do the same.
Perhaps, they, too, can play a more pro-active role in identifying the right candidates for the job or even in facilitating the hiring process– Feb 4, 2025
M. Vivekananthan has served the Malaysian government at various ministries and agencies for 30 years.
THE Public Services Commission of Malaysia (PSC) has claimed that the method of recruitment of officers into civil service is based on merit and competence of candidates.
Indians made up just 3.7% of civil servants while the Indian population constitutes 7% of Malaysia’s demographic.
Currently, Indians are inadequately represented in the civil service. It is the government’s responsibility to empower its disadvantaged citizens.
But truth be told that Indians have helped build and shape Malaysia with their legacy etched in the fabric of Malaysia’s growth and development.
The government should increase the intake of Indians to the civil service to reflect the population.
What the government can do is to give discretion to the intake process. Deserving Indians and Chinese should be given places in government service.
Applying the additional criteria of quota system for the Indian recruitment would provide a solution.
And considering the overwhelming dominance of Malays in the current civil service, the quota system for Indians (and non-Bumiputera) should be applied to assist those especially from poor backgrounds.
Therefore, the quota system should remain to help those from disadvantage backgrounds.
The government should also find ways of attracting more Indians and Chinese into the civil service.
Aside from the PSC, other agencies authorised to hire for civil service positions include the Education Service Commission, Judicial and Legal Service Commission, Police Force Commission, Armed Forces Council, state Civil Service Commissions, statutory authorities and local authorities must do the same.
Perhaps, they, too, can play a more pro-active role in identifying the right candidates for the job or even in facilitating the hiring process– Feb 4, 2025
M. Vivekananthan has served the Malaysian government at various ministries and agencies for 30 years.
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