PSD criteria – 60% race 20% merit (1Malaysia – Performance Now ?)

PSD scholarship review

..where students considered the best in certain states were not selected for the scholarships. 

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Currently, Ong said, the selection is based on four criteria – merit (20%), race (60%), Sabah and Sarawak citizens (10%) and students from underprivileged groups (10%).

He said if meritocracy was part of the criteria, the students’ co-curriculum activities and interviews should not be included for consideration.

“Meritocracy means it should solely be the students’ results and not any other areas,” he said.

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