My cousin (Chinese) being called up for Petronas interview few years back, 2001 I think.. She got straight A1 and during that time it was kinda hard to get straight A1, so she was offered with various scholarships and courses. She told me those who went for Petronas interview were all Malays except for her. Don't know this incident still happens now?
She rejected the offer and opted for Yayasan Tenaga Nasional (YTN) and completed her double Degree in Engineering in UNITEN without being attached to working bond.