Tertiary studies for all M’sians


I refer to the article “Govt to reduce scholarships for overseas studies” (The Star, June 15). According to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz, the move was aimed at reducing the Government’s spending in sending students for undergraduate studies abroad.

I urge the Prime Minister to further cut down the number of students for overseas studies on the following grounds:

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