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Malaysiakini
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Prevent civil servants imbalance: Only 5.4pct are Chinese
LETTER | The low representation of Chinese Malaysians in the civil service is a cause for concern. The government must take proactive measures to encourage greater participation from young Chinese Malaysians in national administration, ensuring governance reflects the voice of all citizens. Few applicants, but highest interview success rates According to the data from the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS), as of Dec 31, 2024, Malaysia had 1,302,429 civil servants (excluding the Royal Malaysia Police and armed forces), with only 5.4 percent being Chinese Malaysians. In the 2024 and 2025 intake for administrative and diplomatic officers, only one of over 120 recruits was Chinese Malaysian, despite around 1,000 Chinese Malaysians applying. In comparison, over 90,000 Malays applied, 4,000 for Indians and Sabahans, while 3,000 Sarawakians and other ethnic groups applied. Despite the low application numbers for Chinese Malaysians, the interview success rate for this group stood at 85 percent, the highest among all groups, demonstrating their capability to perform in civil service roles. Diversity strengthens policies and social unity Civil servants are key to implementing government policies. A civil service with diverse representation ensures decisions reflect the interests of all communities. Increasing Chinese Malaysian representation will strengthen community ties and promote governance cohesion. Chinese Malaysian participation at all levels is crucial for inclusive policy development. While some believe contributing to national development requires political elections, the real drivers of policy are administrative institutions. The Chinese Malaysian community must not be absent from this leadership structure. Breaking stereotypes The recent armed forces' promotion of Johnny Lim from major general to lieutenant general, the first Chinese Malaysian three-star general in Malaysia's history, highlights how merit and service drive promotions. This milestone should inspire all ethnic groups to participate in public service. Public service is a valuable career for young Chinese Malaysians. The government should use this success story to raise awareness, showing that careers in government, police, or military are open platforms where individuals can thrive regardless of their ethnic roots. The civil service offers opportunities for cross-departmental rotations and diverse training, allowing officers to gain broad experience and enjoy stable career paths with strong benefits. As prime minister's political secretary Chan Ming Kai has stated, the government must do more to encourage Chinese Malaysian participation in the public sector. Given the high success rate of Chinese Malaysian applicants, outreach efforts such as school talks, targeted training, scholarships, and internships should be expanded. The government should regularly publish HRMIS data on applications and intake across ethnic groups, set diversity targets, and strengthen performance standards to ensure equal opportunities for career advancement. Chinese Malaysians are fully capable of serving the nation in the civil service. A diverse civil service brings new perspectives, creating stronger connections between the public and private sectors. The government must work to bridge the gap between Chinese Malaysian youth and public administration, allowing more talent to contribute to national progress. LAWRENCE LOW is MCA vice-president and MCA Economic and SME Affairs Committee chairperson. The views expressed here are those of the author/contributor and do not necessarily represent the views of Malaysiakini.
Malay Mail
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Anwar congratulates 13-year-old roller freestyle world champion, pledges sports ministry support
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today presented a contribution to 13-year-old Muhammad Iftikhar Firas Farid, who emerged as world champion in the Roller Freestyle Park Junior competition in France recently. The contribution was presented by his political secretary, Chan Ming Kai. The prime minister said what made his achievement prouder was that the student, from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Kajang, defeated an opponent who had won the title four consecutive times. 'Praying that (Muhammad Iftikhar) Firas continues to shine in the sport. May the success be the catalyst for him to go further on the international stage and bring glory to the country,' he posted on X yesterday. Anwar said he has also instructed the Youth and Sports Ministry to support Muhammad Iftikhar Firas' potential by providing training facilities and necessary access to enable him to reach a higher level. Muhammad Iftikhar Firas was crowned world champion in the Roller Freestyle Park Junior event held in Montpellier, France, last month. — Bernama pic
Free Malaysia Today
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Fahmi tops PKR central leadership council race
PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil was among 104 candidates in the running for a spot on the 20-member PKR central leadership council. (Facebook pic) JOHOR BAHRU : Fahmi Fadzil secured the highest number of votes in the PKR central leadership council election for the 2025–2028 term today. The PKR information chief was followed by outgoing PKR Youth chief Adam Adli and Alor Setar PKR chief Chan Ming Kai. There were 104 candidates in the running for a spot on the 20-member council. A total of 32,030 delegates were eligible to cast their votes. MORE TO COME
Malay Mail
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Fahmi Fadzil ahead in PKR central leadership race, according to unofficial tally
JOHOR BARU, May 23 — PKR information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil is currently leading the race for a Central Leadership Council (MPP) seat in today's party election. According to a party source, Fahmi, who is also Communications Minister, is currently in the lead, followed by Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) chief Adam Adli Abdul Halim; political secretary to the Prime Minister, Chan Ming Kai; Sentosa assemblyman Dr Gunaraj George and Perak PKR secretary Mohd Azlan Helmi. The central leadership election, including for 20 MPP posts, took place from 8am to 5pm today. Central Election Committee (JPP) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa told the media yesterday that the results for the MPP election could be known as early as 9pm tonight. — Bernama
