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Daily Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
RM689 million in Sabah SSPN deposits
Published on: Sunday, July 27, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 27, 2025 By: Cynthia D Baga Text Size: 'Education funds such as the National Education Savings Scheme (Simpan SSPN) play an important role in ensuring access to education is not affected by financial constraints," Mustapha said. Kota Kinabalu: Sabah has so far received National Education Savings Scheme (SSPN) deposits amounting to RM689.84 million, with more than 500,000 accounts opened since it was introduced in 2004 up to June 30 this year. Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, said this is a proud achievement and proof that the support of Simpan SSPN depositors remains strong. 'I have been informed that since 2004 the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has focused on the mission of encouraging savings to reduce society's dependence on loans. Alhamdulillah, over more than two decades, Simpan SSPN has continued to record sustainable performance every year and gained the confidence and trust of the public. 'I hope that Simpan SSPN will become the best choice for parents to save consistently for a guaranteed future in education. 'Take the opportunity today to start saving with Simpan SSPN, which offers various benefits and privileges. Savings for education is a form of long-term investment that ensures the future of children. 'The development of the country's education does not only depend on the provision of infrastructure and quality educators, but also requires strong support from the aspect of effective financial planning. 'Education funds such as the National Education Savings Scheme (Simpan SSPN) play an important role in ensuring access to education is not affected by financial constraints," he said at the Anak Warisan Simpan SSPN 2025 carnival (Kawan) organised by PTPTN, Saturday, at the Exhibition Hall in Complex Karamunsing. According to Mustapha, since 2022 until June this year, about RM77.01 million had been allocated by the State Government through the Deputy State Secretary Office (Special Duties) for incentives for programmes such as Bistari, Budi and Bakti. 'It includes contributions in the form of Simpan SSPN accounts for several programmes, namely the Birth Incentive under the State Education Fund Compassionate Assistance (Bistari) with an allocation of RM4.12 million. 'This incentive targets babies born in Sabah with a contribution of RM100. 'In 2025, this assistance will also be extended to Year 1 pupils in primary schools, with an estimated 25,000 students set to receive this contribution. 'The One-Off Cash Assistance for IPT Registration (Budi) with an allocation of RM49.89 million is to help Sabahan students from the B40 and M40 groups who have received offers to further their studies at local and international higher learning institutions, with a contribution of RM1,500 for Foundation/Matriculation/Diploma-level programmes and RM2,000 for Degree-level programmes, and the Special Examination Cash Assistance Incentive (Bakti) with an allocation of RM23 million. 'This assistance is given to students from the B40 group who will be sitting for major examinations such as SPM, STPM and STAM, with a contribution of RM200. 'Therefore, I urge the State Government, government agencies and the private sectors to make Simpan SSPN the main choice for providing incentives to employees, students and others,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Express
Students share tips for staying safe on internet
Published on: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 26, 2025 Text Size: Luqman (left) and Noah thrilled to receive posters signed by Fahmi. STAYING calm and ignoring negative comments is how Form 1 student Luqman Aziz Khairul Azizul avoids online conflict. Luqman, a student from the Bistari class at SM St. Mary, said he only browses the internet during his free time and prefers to focus on positive, useful content. 'I usually scroll through posts that are fun or motivational like DidikTV, funny videos, and entertainment. When I see negative or hateful comments, I just ignore them,' he said. He added that he recently switched from Instagram to TikTok, where he also shops for things like watches and clothes under his mother's supervision. His classmate, Noah Joseph Hannay from Form 1 Dinamik, who has had an Instagram account since Year 5, said he is aware of cyberbullying cases that have gone viral and views them as unethical. 'I don't post much. I mainly scroll through the latest updates on IG. I'm especially into K-pop content, something I picked up from my sister. Cyberbullying is wrong; we should just leave positive comments,' Noah said. Meanwhile, Form 3 student and K-Dat Icon vest recipient Faradira Haratio urged her peers to report any cases of bullying whether online or in school to their parents or teachers. 'For me, bullies need to be identified so they can be punished. Honestly, it makes me angry when people bully others. 'So I always tell friends who are being bullied not to stay silent. Speak up and report it to your parents or teachers,' said Faradira, who is also a school prefect and whose Instagram account is managed by her mother. All three students were visibly excited after receiving posters signed by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil during the Kempen Keselamatan Internet (KIS) at SM St. Mary on Wednesday. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
