'Apa masalah dia sebenarnya', in the first place?
What is actually the reason that those non-bumiputera top scorers failed to secure the scholarship in the first place that it neccesitates the Prime Minister, Abdullah promises to get PSD scholarships for top students?
Make the process transparent, then no more ambiguity and questions can be raised to the issue.
'ISO 9001-ed' the nation Malaysia is one of the positive way forward! The past decade or two, Malaysia's governance and administration is definitely out of order! This ISO execise can definitely help this loved-country of us to achieve standards of quality that are recognized and respected throughout the world. Not the laughing-stock for each and every sane individual, Malaysian or otherwise, think, seeing us as what we are now!
You all know where the blame lies, don't you? I give you a hint. 'Double M', not the company 3M! The 4th P.M. (This ancronym can stand for many things, which are very appropriate for this senile old man!)
The Star Online > Nation
Friday June 10, 2005
Abdullah promises to get PSD scholarships for top students
BY NICK LEONG AND GAVIN GOMEZ
PUTRAJAYA: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) top scorers denied scholarships by the Public Services Department (PSD) can heave a sigh of relief, as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has intervened.
Education Minister Datuk Hishammuddin Tun Hussein also pledged to do his part. Abdullah told reporters yesterday that he would help the students.
“I will work to get scholarships from PSD for the students to further their studies,” he added.
Hishammuddin also showed his determination when he said: “You can tell them that I am fighting for them. You can tell them that their names are embedded in my mind.
“I have asked (Deputy Education Minister) Datuk Hon Choon Kim to get all their particulars.”
Speaking to reporters after chairing the ministry’s post-Cabinet meeting yesterday, the minister said he had read a report on the students’ plight in The Star on Wednesday and decided to help them.
The report highlighted the plight of Ng Ee Liang, Desmond Chee and Teoh Wan Ying, who were among top SPM performers denied PSD scholarships.
Other top students who had their scholarship applications rejected included Pahang’s top student Khaw Chok Tong, who scored 12 1As and Chew Ying Dee who topscored in Perlis with 13 1As.
Hishammuddin, who sympathised with the students, said he would do all he could to help them, although the granting of PSD scholarships did not come under his purview.
PSD public relations officer Hasniah Rashid was reported as saying yesterday that applicants were allotted points based on their academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, family background and performance during interviews.
“Our main constraint, when awarding these scholarships, is the limited number of awards that we give out each year.
“Secondly, there are just too many people applying to do medicine overseas,” she had said.
© 1995-2005 Star Publications (Malaysia) Bhd (Co No 10894-D)
Make the process transparent, then no more ambiguity and questions can be raised to the issue.
'ISO 9001-ed' the nation Malaysia is one of the positive way forward! The past decade or two, Malaysia's governance and administration is definitely out of order! This ISO execise can definitely help this loved-country of us to achieve standards of quality that are recognized and respected throughout the world. Not the laughing-stock for each and every sane individual, Malaysian or otherwise, think, seeing us as what we are now!
You all know where the blame lies, don't you? I give you a hint. 'Double M', not the company 3M! The 4th P.M. (This ancronym can stand for many things, which are very appropriate for this senile old man!)
The Star Online > Nation
Friday June 10, 2005
Abdullah promises to get PSD scholarships for top students
BY NICK LEONG AND GAVIN GOMEZ
PUTRAJAYA: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) top scorers denied scholarships by the Public Services Department (PSD) can heave a sigh of relief, as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has intervened.
Education Minister Datuk Hishammuddin Tun Hussein also pledged to do his part. Abdullah told reporters yesterday that he would help the students.
“I will work to get scholarships from PSD for the students to further their studies,” he added.
Hishammuddin also showed his determination when he said: “You can tell them that I am fighting for them. You can tell them that their names are embedded in my mind.
“I have asked (Deputy Education Minister) Datuk Hon Choon Kim to get all their particulars.”
Speaking to reporters after chairing the ministry’s post-Cabinet meeting yesterday, the minister said he had read a report on the students’ plight in The Star on Wednesday and decided to help them.
The report highlighted the plight of Ng Ee Liang, Desmond Chee and Teoh Wan Ying, who were among top SPM performers denied PSD scholarships.
Other top students who had their scholarship applications rejected included Pahang’s top student Khaw Chok Tong, who scored 12 1As and Chew Ying Dee who topscored in Perlis with 13 1As.
Hishammuddin, who sympathised with the students, said he would do all he could to help them, although the granting of PSD scholarships did not come under his purview.
PSD public relations officer Hasniah Rashid was reported as saying yesterday that applicants were allotted points based on their academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, family background and performance during interviews.
“Our main constraint, when awarding these scholarships, is the limited number of awards that we give out each year.
“Secondly, there are just too many people applying to do medicine overseas,” she had said.
© 1995-2005 Star Publications (Malaysia) Bhd (Co No 10894-D)
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