the best choice?

thanks 4 d advice!

I think it all depends on where you are too. I'm from across the causeway, where most people who get a scholarship from the government are usually bonded for about 8-years and that keeps them tied to the security of being with the government. In Singapore, the government is so dominant in the economy, that government civil servants have a large say in allot of things. Personally, though I've never done well working in the government type environment, where allot of things are tied in with politics and bureaucracy. I suppose its pretty much the same in Malaysia, though as a snooty Singaporean, would I be correct in saying that government service in Malaysia is not always about your talent and ability but your connection? ;) I think if you plan your career, you can try out both the government and private sectors during the course of your career. If you know how to offer the strengths of both sectors, you can actually become more valuable to the sector that hires you. Of course, it does depend on what you did at university. For example, you could work for the government in a regulatory authority. Then, at the end of a few years, you could jump into the private sector of the industry you used to regulate. The private sector will find you valuable because you would have the government contacts, particularly amongst the people that the industry needs. Tax people usually find lucrative second careers as tax consultants. Alternatively, you should strike out in the private sector and make your name in your field. Governments might head hunt you when you've made your name. Governments sometimes go through phases where they feel they need private sector people to shake up their departments. Of course, you need to develop the ability to be culturally flexible and adaptable to various cultures. But I think its a skill worth cultivating.

thanks tigertang!u certainly hv many experience..a agree wth u abt the scenario of the govt sector in msia..thanks for spending ur time giving me valuble feedback!