1. Every year, Malaysia sends her Crème de la crème to other nation's heart
of educational system, hoping that this group of Malaysians could be our
stepping stone for us to achieve Vision 2020, a developed nation before the
year 2020.
2. For your information, this policy was implemented during the era of our
first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman. From one point of view, we all can
agree that many of Malaysia's strong men and women are the results of this
program. Thanks to this policy too, we are now able to say that we are proud
with our nation's achievement. But, from other point of view, this policy is
starting to do us harm, from our education system to our country's economic
progress. Thus bringing up the question whether this policy is still relevant
with our current state?
Students Abroad
3. From my point of view, government has done a good job with Malaysia's
educational system. Although there are still some rooms of improvements, I can
say that I am happy with it. I too was sponsored by the government, but some
part of me thinks that we can do better than this. Yes, sending these kids just
after Sijil Pendidikan Malaysia (SPM) would make them independent, brave and open-minded
but due to some aspects, I believe that this is not good enough.
4. Some students that who I have meet are actually benefiting from this
program, while some just 'enjoying' it. For the first group, I wish you all the
best for the coming future, but for the second group, please try and change
your mindset and attitudes before ending up wasting Malaysia's resources. I
think that, this is due to our selecting system, a system that merits only on
their academic performance, but not entirely upon their capacity. Malaysia
should send students that could bring development. Studies shows that
intelligence does not guaranties future success, thus making the idea that
sending only smart kids would not be a great idea. Scholarships should be given
to students who I believe is all rounded, excellent in academic, leadership,
social, personality and many other aspects if could.
New Policy
5. I agree with government's decision on its new Program Ijazah Luar Negara
(PILN) Policy. They would cut the number of students that will be send abroad.
In the same time, the agency will keep on sending 300 students based on their
merits, and this time it shall not be based on racial preference. The passed
system, I believe was not entirely relevant to our current demands. Our
government should continue sending its students abroad, but not like before and
if only that they could guarantee an equal and fair selecting system in held.
6. Today, we can do the same without sending thousands of students around
the globe. There should be an active effort to boost our high education level.
I believe that our universities could offer a great experience for their
students. For the future, we should make Malaysia an international education
centre of excellence and quality, where students from all around the world come
and study on our blessed land.