The following e-mail was sent by a frustrated parent to the DAP. “Is there a chance in Malaysia”, he asked in desperation.
Is he unpatriotic if he choose not to come back to serve the country after his graduation?

mymessage: Yes, it is pitiful to lose talents and the government should
> know that superior human capital will determine the success of nations
> now and in the future.
> I believe the way forward in the wealth of nations go beyond trade,
> economics and politics…it is research and cutting edge knowledge.
> I am glad I have sent my son overseas for his undergraduate studies, on my
> own pocket and doing his PhD in Biomedical Engineering under the
> invitation of a leading Australian university. I do not think he will be
> given a chance here as he has tried to no avail. I suppose when his
> research has a breakthrough, our government will declare he is Malaysian
> born as if sponsored by our government. Will he come back to serve here?
> I do not have to tell you. You know the answer. Is he unpatriotic? I do
> not know. what I know is that he is given a chance there competing with
> Australians and other nationals. Is there a chance in Malaysia? I think
> the standard here is higher than MIT in USA. Most Malaysians cannot be
> admitted. the only way is to go to world class universities overseas.
>
> If this situation continues, Malaysia will lack behind in human capital
> development and live in dark ages until the end of the world.
>
> frustrated parent
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