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Ahmad Ikmal’s statement that UMNO Youth was against increasing the PSD’s scholarship quota for non-Bumiputra applicants from 10 per cent to 45 per cent is a step in the wrong direction.
Whilst it is understandable that Ahmad Ikmal has the interest of the Malay students at heart, leaders of BN should not forget that we represent all Malaysians and must place the interest of the Nation first.
The Malay students need not fear or worry as the government did not decrease the number of Malay students offered PSD Scholarship (1,100) compared to previous years. Nor did they increase the requirement to qualify for such scholarships.
The government merely increased the number students that have been offered scholarships in keeping with the large number of non-Malay students that had obtained excellent results. This bodes well for the country and our brain bank.
The cry of non-Malay students that performed well above the minimum cut-off point but were turned down for PSD Scholarship year after year is a clear indication that the 10% quota for non-Malays was grossly unfair and deprived many excellent students from pursuing their dream. An increase to 45% is a step in the right direction and must be welcomed by all.
We must not forget that all students, irrespective of race are children of this Nation and must be equitably nurtured.
The government must work towards establishing our education system based on meritocracy to benefit from its best students.
Murugesan Sinnandavar
MIC CWC Member
3 comments:
Hi Sir,
I read your above lines earlier in Mkini this morning. Well said, Sir.
The current meritocracy system should go transparent in favor to all Malaysians who has what it takes to get a scholarship to receive the equal and deserving opportunities regardless of their demographics.
Bro, no post on oil price hike ah? :)
What can I say about fuel hike? It will burn a hole in everyone's pocket. Everyone is upset about it. All prices will go up. Economy and property prices will come down. :(
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