Minister highlights career opportunities for students, graduates in public administration, diplomacy and policymaking
Indian youths are being encouraged to join the civil service, with a minister citing Datuk Seri Jana Santhiran Muniayan as an example that top leadership roles are within reach.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke was speaking at the ministry secretary-general Jana Santhiran’s appointment to Premier Grade Turus III rank – one of the highest in public administration.
The minister said Jana Santhiran’s nearly 30-year career demonstrated how qualifications, experience, integrity and dedication could open doors to senior positions in the civil service.
He said this at the Transport Ministry’s inaugural engagement session with Tamil media practitioners held to mark Deepavali and honour their contributions.
Besides Tamil media representatives, major transport industry players and senior ministry officials also attended the event at India Gate Signature Restaurant in Tropicana Golf & Country Resort, Petaling Jaya in Selangor.
Jana Santhiran also currently serves as Railway Assets Corporation board of directors chairman.
Throughout his career, he has served as Youth and Sports Ministry secretary- general and held key positions in the Rural Development, Housing and Local Government, Education and Finance ministries.
Loke said the Indian community’s contribution to national development should extend beyond business, professional careers and the private sector.
He encouraged more youth to pursue careers in public administration, diplomacy and policymaking.
Loke said greater efforts were needed to provide Indian students and graduates with career guidance and greater exposure to public service opportunities.
“The Indian community has made meaningful contributions to the public service for many decades, playing an important role in the country’s development,” he said.
“We want to see more young people continue this legacy and come forward to contribute to the nation’s administration.”
