12-8-2023 (BANGKOK) In a meeting with Thai students in Jakarta, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, the president of the Parliament, pledged to address the concerns raised by Thai students studying in Indonesia. These students have reported difficulties in applying for jobs in the public sector due to the lack of recognition of their degrees earned abroad.
Wan Muhamad Noor Matha led a delegation of parliamentarians to attend the 44th Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) in Jakarta. During the meeting with Thai students, they expressed their desire for parliament and the government to intervene and help resolve the challenges related to the recognition of their education degrees earned abroad.
The students highlighted the issue of certain courses or fields of study not being recognized by the education ministry. As a result, they are compelled to obtain a certificate equivalent to a degree or pursue further studies if they wish to apply for jobs in the public sector.
Wan Muhamad Noor Matha assured the students that their concerns would be brought to the attention of the House of Representatives to ensure proper resolution. He also advised the students to formally submit their issue to the House, emphasizing that similar cases had been addressed in the past.
He cited an example of a medical graduate from abroad whose degree was not initially recognized. This individual was required to work at a designated hospital for a specific period, undergo the necessary examinations, and obtain a license to practice.
The president of the Parliament revealed that there are currently over 1,000 Thai students studying in Indonesia. However, only 10 of them are enrolled in universities located in Jakarta, while the rest are pursuing their studies in cities with lower living costs.
Nura-ayanee Samoh, a student at Muhammadiyah in Jakarta, expressed her hope that all Thai graduates from overseas, regardless of their field of study, would be able to apply for jobs in the public sector without the need for additional certification or further studies.
Sulfar Mani, studying at UIN Jakarta, raised concerns about the high cost of living and requested assistance from Wan Muhamad Noor Matha in addressing this issue. He also sought coordination with the students regarding visa renewals.
