Malaysia will not go far with discrimination issues (Discrimination can be in many forms: racial, disability, age, sex, etc) still at large.
I guess in Malaysia’s context – racial….
As repeated before – The use of Protectionism to destroy species who have live in a symbotic nature in the same habitat is Cruel and unacceptable for all religions and by human rights.

I am not well-informed and unable to say with certainty that the objective of the government for not recognizing the degree is due to racial discrimination but definitely it is a form of protectionism created to protect certain group.

At this juncture, ,racial issues is notably a rampant issue within Malaysia.

European companies have been successful in conquering and expanding market share in Asia (in general), since the 15th century because the Europeans realized that they will need to employ talented and the best in a market where they are unfamiliar with to achieve their objectives. To do this, racial discrimination has to be disregarded if not eliminated from their vocabulary.

What happens back in their home countries? Take the United States…it is definitely a multi-cultured and multi-racial country, even more so than Malaysia. But the one thing the country recognize is, I want the best…..regardless of race. Hence you see non-caucasian stars like Muhammad Ali is born, CEO of world’s famous investment bank Merril Lynch Stanley O’Neal is of african american heritage….”he’s black”….

Herein, it does not mean discrimination is NIL or 100% elimination in these countries. NO! Discrimination exist everywhere in the world and will continue. It is one of the greatest flaws of the human species.

But

At a minimum, a progressive country must cultivate a non-discrimination attitude and mindset and be able to control the spread of this disease. If Australia (famous for its WHite Australian Policy) is able to see through the barriers of discrimination and has now able to better accept non-whites into their society and workplace with equal opportunities offered to all, why can’t Malaysia……accept the beautiful multi-racial people who have been living together once upon a very long time?!

Unless the people is able to conquer the fear, and accepts and embrace the concept of non-discrimination….the issues that the eye specialists are facing and many other issues that appear in the news today and has been for many years will continue.

Perhaps,
First: To conquer this fear – A very strong force will be needed to quell and control this fear.

Perhaps, a tangible solution can be: At a minimum, the economic structure should be able to cater for all (at a minimum for the weak and less competitive) to survive Independently and live comfortably and be able to enjoy the general necessities or most basic of life that must be made available to all. Or “a minimum economic structure for self-sufficiency”

Second: To control this fear – the country’s judiciary system must be revamp.

Third: To embrace, and continue to cultivate the non-discrimination concept – Creation and Implementation of discrimination laws within workplace, within the market, within the nation and for future generations, to instil the concept from young at home and in school.

Perhaps, by addressing the Discrimination/ racial issue First, can the coalition (DAP+PKR+PAS) have a smoother road and be able to work within the limited resources available to them in implementing and realizing their objectives and plans.

aerolancer : “…………….As discussed among these blogs, the issue of coming back to Malaysia is not a matter of potential gains, (in some surgical specialities, the fees received in Malaysia may be lucrative!) but a sense of belonging and harmony between the Eastern and the Western cultural value. There is no place on earth, except Malaysia, that you can dress casually for a nice supper at a “pondok”, sitting among your Indian, Malay and Chinese friends, at the middle of night without costing an arm and a leg, and without fear of being stabbed to death by the underage thuds, or blasted to pieces by some terrorist act. There is no better place to bring up your children, reared among the Asian family, to respect the elders, the traditions and the laws…….”
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aerolancer, I agree with you that Malaysia is one of the nicer places to be in …….. – the night life……

Malaysia has its uniqueness as a country, “mixed”-culture and more so of the different people of different races, which the government don’t Fully appreciate….sadly….instead of concentrating in bringing out what the people and country have to offer….it has resulted in a “mess” for so many years……

There are differences in the Indians in Malaysia compare to the Indians in India, same with the Chinese in Malaysia, because they are “Malaysianized” or Malaysians……

Australia is in need of doctors.

I don’t have a lot of knowledge about the medical industry but merely sharing the news that my best pal’s friends have migrated and managed to get jobs in Australian hospitals. They are doctors from India. My other best friend is a nurse another hospital in Australia, she tells me there’s critical shortage of doctors. I was also told by my own cousin who is specializing over there. Perhaps, the area one specialises in matters too.

In fact, there are complaints that the Indian doctors from India are not as skilled or capable. Again this is hearsay from people who works in the medical field in OZ. Bear in mind that SEA doctors and other professionals in other field are exposed to a different market, environment, working procedures compare to Australians. As to in what sense or perspective they are not as skilled or capable as their counterparts who trained in Australia, that’s a question to ask.

My view is, a country/ government should look after its own people without discrimination. At least, the basics of life should be taken care of. The plight of these eye specialists is part of the basics of life and I can’t say for everyone but I believe there are so many other professionals in other fields who left for a better life overseas, because they are denied the opportunities on “discrimination” grounds. I think it is no different to say Indonesian maids and Filipino maids working in Malaysia. It is only the profession or job held and one’s educational background.

catharsis Says:
Yesterday at 22: 11.38

DON’T YOU DARE BELITTLE YOURSELF…………….NO MALAYSIAN IS SECOND CLASS WHEN IT COMES TO WORK APPROACH, ENDEVOUR, SPIRIT, ATTITUDES AND ETHICS

WHEN I FIRST STARTED WORK IN OZ I FELT THE SAME AS YOU……..SO AWED WITH THE WAY THEY WORK IN A FIRST WORLD ENVIRONMENT- THE PROCESSES, THE APPROACHES, THE COMMITMENT TO EXCEL, THE PROFFESSIONALISM AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE INTEGRITY, OPENNESS AND TRANSPARENCY, THE BALANCED APPROACH TO PROBLEM SOLVING OR DECISION MAKING-

…..BENCH MARK YOURSELF AGAINST AN ESTABLISHED STANDARD SHOULD BE A MECHANISM FOR YOUR IMPROVEMENT

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Catharsis is right. To me, if you don’t hold your own self-respect no one will.

If you need to survive in the competitive western world or even Singapore, you have to be true to yourself that you can do it, and you can do it better, and anyone out there is just as good as you. Just because they are Caucasians or Singaporeans, do not mean they are any better than anyone.
Everyone has their own strengths regardless of nationality, race.

(Just to digress, I personally hate to see Asians gloating over Caucasians!)

Don’t forget there are many Malaysians who are high achievers in Malaysia and outside of Malaysia.
I can give you a list of their names and positions if you want one. :)

Have a great Easter everyone.