How minorities are underrepresented in the civil service

Statistics from the Prime Minister's Department confirm that minorities are underrepresented in the civil service.

According to data released by Special Functions Minister Abd Latiff Ahmad to the Dewan Rakyat, as of July 5, 79.02 percent of civil servants - not including the police and military forces - ranked Grade 56 and below are Malays.

Natives of Sabah and Sarawak made up five percent of...