Merit and competence main criteria for civil service hiring, says Armizan

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are hired for civil service positions based on merit and competence regardless of background, says Datuk Armizan Ali.

The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Functions) said in a parliamentary written reply dated Wednesday (Nov 15) there is no set quota for civil services hires, whatever the position, based on race or ethnicity.