Sat, 4 Apr 2026
Headlines:
Sabah at 71pc, Sarawak 87pc in federal civil service Borneoisation push
Published on: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Published on: Wed, Feb 25, 2026
Text Size:
Text:
Sabah at 71pc, Sarawak 87pc in federal civil service Borneoisation push
KUCHING: Efforts to advance the Borneoisation agenda in the federal civil service are ongoing, with Sabah recording about 71 per cent local representation and Sarawak reaching 87 per cent, Dayak Daily reported.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud (pic) said the initiative to increase local participation in federal services remained under discussion.

Advertisement
He said no specific timeline had been set for the completion of the programme.

The programme is aimed at expanding the involvement of Sabahans and Sarawakians in the federal civil service.

SPONSORED CONTENT
Cosmobeauté Malaysia and beautyexpo will expand into East Malaysia with the launch of the Cosmobeauté Malaysia Borneo Festival 2026 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) from May 25 to 26.
Mustapha also encouraged officers from both states to serve in other parts of the country, including Putrajaya, to gain broader work exposure and bring insights back to strengthen local development planning and implementation.
* Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates!

* Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
Advertisement
Share this story
Advertisement
Advertisement
Follow Us  
           
Daily Express News  
© Copyright 2026 Sabah Publishing House Sdn. Bhd. (Co. No. 35782-P)
close
Try 1 month for RM 18.00
Already a subscriber? Login here
Try 1 month for RM 18.00
open
Try 1 month for RM 18.00
Already a subscriber? Login here