THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK - (be in my shoes for a while) - EDUCATION FOR ALL in Malaysia is just another cliche!

(Be in my shoes for a while)

In Malaysia, those circa 40 years and above, to access higher education, they need to be employed or sponsored by their company in order to pay for education.

My wife has been unemployed for so many years at that time but she wanted so much to upgrade her tertiary education level, unfortunately there seems to be a limit.

Alas, there is absolutely NO financial assistance given to this "category" (not even from Lembaga Zakat)

I was also working on odd jobs and I have dreamt to further my own studies, but after all consideration, I had to sacrifice my dream, used up almost all my savings, borrowing from friends not only money but also a car to send her to the place of study (and so many more embarrassing moments) - just to ensure she gets the best tertiary education for many years - finally she graduated with flying colours. ( There is a very good reason why I decided to do this )

Whilst we Malaysia are proud to proclaim using the cliche "EDUCATION FOR ALL", we keep forgetting those who wish to further their education but unfortunately neither do not have enough funds nor failure in getting any assistance from any party are not the ones the Institution of Higher Learnings wanted - be it government especially private ones.

Meaning, they are on their own! (with majority of them had to cancel their sacred intention)

So it's safe for me to say that if you're not working and don't have the money, do not DREAM to further your education.

So, stop shouting cliches that you are not able to implement. Stop comparing to other countries. Take care of this small matter first.