Few non-Malays applying, says PSD

NON-Malays are just not interested in government jobs, judging by statistics from the Public Services Department (PSD), Berita Harian reports.
Of the 486,802 applications to work in the civil service last year, Chinese and Indians only accounted for 1.78% and 2.5% respectively.
PSD director-general Tan Sri Ismail Adam said the situation was difficult to change although the PSD had been trying to reduce the gap between the races in the civil service.
He said the Government had never condoned sympathy or discrimination when hiring new staff, including those at the Diplomatic and Administration level.
“The main aspect that is given attention is based on merit or academic qualifications, not race. There is no truth if certain parties assume that the race factor is given consideration by us.”
The report said the issue was raised with Ismail because it was brought up by Hindraf which held a public demonstration on Nov 25.

tunku : for government jobs, not everyone keen to work as the salary is low if compared to private sector. to say there is discrimination is a total lie.i suggest hindraf fill up the application forms and submit it to PSD rather than accusing the government unnecessarily.