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Over 70% of federal management roles in Borneo filled by locals
The Malaysian government is prioritizing the employment of Sabah and Sarawak natives in senior federal positions within their home states, according to the Minister for Sabah and Sarawak Affairs. More than 70% of management and professional federal positions in Borneo are now held by local candidates.
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Minister Mustapha Sakmud said the government has made it a priority to ensure that residents of Sabah and Sarawak fill senior federal roles in their respective states, reflecting a commitment to local employment and development. The minister's statement underscores efforts to create career opportunities for Borneo-born professionals within the federal service structure. The 70% threshold represents a significant milestone in the government's push to localize management positions across the region's federal institutions and agencies. This approach aims to strengthen ties between the federal government and the Sabah and Sarawak populations while building human capital within the states. The initiative also reflects broader policy objectives to ensure that economic and administrative benefits of federal employment are distributed among local communities in Malaysian Borneo.