A Malaysian Abroad

Actually, my last article about ungrateful children was not written with MT readers in mind unlike the NEP write-up which was specifically targeted at MT’s audience. That is why you can find the last article on my blog but not the NEP one.

The more recent article was written based on readers’ comments and I appreciate comments because they make me think. And I tend to write what I think and feel. Writing the last article was sort of a personal journey for myself as well as giving me an opportunity to try to correct the misconception of people with regard to overseas Malaysians generally, and not just about me.

Anyway, I have to thank RPK for posting it on his website although the article was more personal in nature, for it now has a wider audience base and hence, allows more readers to share their stories. This is indeed a departure from the usual comments that we often see because it does help to put a human face behind the lines of texts. And that is nice for a change.

I also came across an interesting comment under the article about talented Malays leaving as well. In fact, I do know of a Malay woman who was once posted to Singapore by a local company and she is certainly one talented professional. When she was back home, a Singaporean organization was even willing to pay her top dollar to work in the republic and she was indeed torn between leaving and staying at one time just like the commenter. In another case that I know, a Malay chap was also posted abroad by a Malaysian company and upon expiration of the contract moved on to a Singaporean organization and is now again working away from home. I suppose people will always be tempted to move to wherever that have better challenges and prospects, irrespective of skin color and nationality.

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