ABSTRACT
Zaid is taking a break from his foundation studies at university. He had won a scholarship that provided him with free tuition and accommodation, but within three months of starting university he had been forced to stop. However, he is determined to continue his education in any way he can; he is looking around for part-time courses and online educational opportunities – anything that can give him the flexibility to work and study at the same time. Although he is only in his mid-twenties, Zaid is one of the pillars of the Rohingya community in Malaysia. He volunteers at a Rohingya learning centres, teaching Basic English, maths and science to the youngest children. Any Rakhine people, any Rakhine voice, they will beat refugees, or they will scold refugees, or they will abuse Muslims in Myanmar. And also if anyone wants to study in Myanmar they have to change their name in Rakhine.
