Syed Saddiq turns down Oxford a second time

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Muar MP Syed Saddiq says he has always dreamt of studying at the prestigious Oxford university. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman has yet again rejected an offer to do his Master’s in Public Policy at Oxford University.

In a Facebook posting, Syed Saddiq said after being torn between chasing his dreams and upholding his responsibility as an MP, he chose to serve the people.

“For the second time, I’m forced to reject the offer because I have been given the trust and responsibility by Muar voters to bring their voices to Parliament.

“In fact, I believe my job is far bigger than that — to reform and serve the people of Malaysia. I want to ensure the youths will always have a strong voice in Parliament.”

According to the Facebook post, Syed Saddiq had apparently been given a conditional Chevening scholarship to continue his studies at the prestigious university.

“Those who know me know how long I’ve dreamt of such an offer,” he said.

In October last year, he had made an announcement that he was rejecting a scholarship offer worth about RM400,000 to study at Oxford.

The PPBM Youth chief now holds a law degree from the International Islamic Unversity Malaysia.

“It was not an easy journey for me to choose between my dream and my responsibility.”

He said it was painful to explain his decision to his parents who wanted him to continue his studies in Oxford.

Syed Saddiq said since he was rejecting the offer twice, there was unlikely to be a third time.

However, he said, seeing people, regardless of their race or religion, working hard to build the country had given him a boost.

He said he was inspired by those who had contributed to the Tabung Harapan and providing suggestions or critical plans to build the nation.