Malaysian students'
\nopportinity in Ukraine<\/p>\n
V.K. CHIN
\nThe Star Online<\/p>\n
The recent visit by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir
\nMohamad to Ukraine has shown that there are many economic and
\neducational opportunities for Malaysians in the former Soviet
\nUnion states and Eastern Europe.<\/p>\n
These are new areas for the Government to explore and while
\nmany follow-ups may be needed for economic co-operation,
\neducation is one area which can show the quickest results.<\/p>\n
At present, about 500 Malaysians are reading medicine at
\nCrimean State University, which is recognized by the Public
\nServices Department and the Malaysian Medical Council.<\/p>\n
Though Education Minister Tan Sri Musa Mohamad, who was a
\nmember of the official delegation, was not impressed with the
\nfacilities offered by the university, the fact that it was
\nrecognized by the two most important accreditation bodies has
\ngiven the students the confidence in this medical school.<\/p>\n
Musa has the right to be concerned as he has to ensure that
\nMalaysians going abroad to study must do so at the best
\nuniversities. But there is really not much that he can do to
\nrectify things immediately.<\/p>\n
The fact remains that the graduates of the university will be
\nable to practice in Malaysia on their return though their
\ntraining may remain in doubt as far as the minister is concerned.<\/p>\n
As to why recognition was given to it, it is up to him to find
\nout from the PSD and MMC on how they arrived at their decision.
\nThe public too will no doubt like to know as well.<\/p>\n
It is interesting too that another Ukrainian tertiary
\ninstitution, Kiev University, is prepared to provide courses
\nusing English as the medium of instruction if at least 500
\nMalaysians should show an interest in studying there.<\/p>\n
Musa seems impressed with the facilities of this university
\nand it should not be too difficult to send Malaysians to study
\nthere if it should make a genuine effort to attract more foreign
\nstudents.<\/p>\n
The former Soviet states have a good reputation in the fields
\nof science and technology and Kiev University is said to offer
\nseveral courses not easily available in such technical subjects.<\/p>\n
The offer is worth looking into especially if the tuition fees
\nand cost of living are deemed affordable to the Government and
\nprospective students.<\/p>\n
Ukraine has a strong defense system and should be able to
\noffer courses of a high standard in aviation and related
\ntechnical topics.<\/p>\n
Students, too, are unlikely to need the approval of the
\nUkrainian authorities before they can embark on such sensitive
\nstudies.<\/p>",
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