Renuvathy Kansan [13As]
JUNE 16, 2005, NST REPORT:
When Renuvathy Kansan scored straight As in 13 subjects in her Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination last year, she was overjoyed. For her achievement, she was awarded a certificate of recognition by the Prime Minister. However, all this no longer means anything to her for she is unable to realise her dream of studying medicine in the United Kingdom. Renuvathy’s application for a scholarship was rejected by the Public Service Department (PSD) despite her having fulfilled all the criteria and performing well at the group interview recently.
"Why? That is all I want to know," asked a perplexed Renuvathy.
Her parents, who accompanied her to Balai Berita today, were disheartened that all their daughter’s hard work to secure such good grades was for nothing. "She received the rejection letter just one day before her birthday last week, which affected her badly," said her mother, Lakshmi, adding that the PSD did not state why her application was rejected.
Her father, Kansan Naider, said Renuvathy not only excelled academically since primary school but also did exceptionally well in extra-curricular activities. "She participated and performed well in national and international academic and sport competitions and created history by being her school’s first straight-A student in 36 years.“ "She truly believed it was essential to do well in order to secure a scholarship since we can’t afford to finance her studies," said the former Royal Malaysian Air Force officer.
Renuvathy, who has always wanted to become a neurosurgeon, said: "I had wanted to further my studies in the UK, but if the Government is willing to grant me a scholarship, I will go anywhere."
"I weep for Malaysia", cries Jeff Ooi
1 comment:
you will not believe that after seven years, she graduated from australia not knowing how to behave like a good doctor, at least a dedicated one. shall we be disappointed by malaysia's school system??
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