From learning technical skills to picking up the Japanese work ethic, those who work in the Land of the Rising Sun can add value to the nation.
I spent eight years working in Japan and returned to Malaysia 13 years ago. I now run a small-medium enterprise in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.
He had insinuated that Malaysia was going to be a source of labour for the so-called 3D jobs, not unlike how we import workers from neighbouring countries as maids and construction workers.The former youth and sports minister obviously has no inkling on what it means to work in Japan. The country is a technological giant in its own right. Workers are able to pick up on so many useful technological skills there.
While a major draw was the salaries , that was not all. We all could learn new skills from the Japanese who are at the technological forefront in many industries. While it has been years since I returned to Malaysia, I would not have been able to build up my modest production facility had I not been exposed to Japanese technology and its amazing work ethic.Having had a working stint in Japan does wonders for an employee. If the human resources ministry wants to send workers there by the thousands, we should welcome the move with open arms.
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