Living in this world obviously we need knowledge in whatever we do. Perhaps, without knowledge we don’t really know how to do things properly. Books, researches, experiments have been made in order to help in educating people theoretically and practically. Even since ancient time to have a knowledge is pretty crucial. Not forget to mention that, humanity could make into civilization because of knowledge they obtained from discovering, observing, experimenting and of course learning. They managed to came up with various of theories and ideas and make it into knowledge. Therefore, from generation to generation of humanity, knowledge has become a must. Our ancestor did their best to pass down all kind of knowledge to us. So it would benefit us in near future. Thus, that’s why the term “education” existed. Education is not all about process of giving, teaching or passing a knowledge from one to another. Education is leading people to act, change, think, do, interpret and adapt properly and accordingly with the knowledge. A good education will produce a good quality of person. We all knew that not all people is gifted with superb intelligence which can adapt everything on their own. Everyone in this world have their pros and cons, advantages and weaknesses. So, education comes with different ways. It’s not only memorizing facts and notes, it may be through polishing skills, like soft-skills and leadership skills. Hence, authorities like Ministry of Education had to provide and implement the best education system. So, everyone has opportunity to have a proper education. In order to realize that, numerous efforts have been made to ensure education can be provided to everyone. One of it is called as Sustainable Development Goals or in short SDG’s.
Sustainable development goals established by
United Nations and it works globally. Besides, it has 17 goals that need to be
achieved before or on 2030. So, one of the sustainable development goals is
quality education. Quality education in SDG’s means to ensure inclusive and
equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for
all. For instance, schools, universities and other education institutions have
been built which offers education in multiple educational programs that suits
community preferences at the same time fulfilling the needs of work market. So,
graduated students can possibly get a job based on courses they have taken
under study. Unfortunately, we can’t deny that to ensure best quality of
education actually cost a lot. Not everyone has opportunities to enter schools
or universities because of they are not financially good enough to afford high
education.
When I was a high school student, I don’t have
any idea how actually education system works because since my childhood days, I
have been told by my parents to go to school and focus on my study. Though,
sometimes I found it stressful but Alhamdulillah I managed to enter university
as a students. So, during high school all I think is striving for excellency in
academic and of course enjoy my school days with my friends. One day, I moved
to new high school to pursue my passion in Arabic language since my old school
didn’t offer Arabic language. Plus, my new school where I have to live in
hostel as long I enroll in that school. One of my friend is from Tawau. It is
quite far from our school. She had to take a bus whenever we allowed to return
home. There is a time when she got homesick and I tried to make up her mood by
asking her what happen. She told me that she was scared if she couldn’t survive
in study in our school. Because if she couldn’t manage to get a good result it
would be a waste of money which her parents already spent on her to continue
her study in our school. Besides, her family financial was not very good that
time. Her mother was kuih seller whereas her father already retired. When she
came to that school, she said that most of the fee was paid by using her father
KWSP money. And yeah, she burst out of tears. It was the first time in my life
to hear that kind of story directly from someone who is pretty close to me. It
is kind a really hit me deep inside my heart. It’s a sad reality to see those
people who are facing financial problem but still striving to have a proper
education. Though, everyone has the rights to seek for knowledge but for some
of them can’t make it.
As time passed by, to study in order to
contribute learning opportunities to all the government and non-government
organizations has offered financial support like sponsorship, scholarship,
loans for students who comes from low income group family who want to continue
their study in high education institution either local or international. For
example, PTPTN, foundation scholarship in every state such a Yayasan Sabah, and
many more. In addition, some of universities in Malaysia also offered
scholarship for students who are excel in neither academics nor co-curricular.
In IIUM, student from low income family will be identified and offered
financial support to help them with their studies.
In conclusion, education is needed to build
better future for our and next generation. Through sustainable development
everyone will be able to get proper education without being left behind. So,
when people have knowledge and well-educated, they will start to open their
mind to change and think from different perspectives and for sure it will lead
to better society, environments, and economics growth. So, sustainable
developments goals are working toward better future for everyone. Yet it will take
time to see the impacts but soon or later it will happen, In Shaa Allah…
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