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Malay Mail
03-07-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
‘Amid tragedy came relief': UPSI student hurt in fatal crash secures long-awaited MARA loan
JERTIH, July 3 — A Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student who survived last month's fatal bus crash in Gerik has finally received a long-awaited education loan from Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), ending a two-year wait. Nur Ain Najwa Mohd Ilias, 23, said she was overwhelmed with gratitude when MARA chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki personally handed over the offer letter duting a visit to her family home in Kampung Gong Kemuntong recently. 'I applied for the loan twice since enrolling at UPSI, but both attempts failed due to technical errors in the form submission,' she told Bernama during a visit yesterday by the Girl Guides Malaysia (Terengganu branch), led by its president Tengku Puteri Daulath Raja Tengku Fatimatuz Zahra Sultan Mizan. 'Amid this tragedy, there was unexpected relief. Not only was I offered the loan I had long hoped for, but my younger twin brothers, who had postponed their own university education so I could pursue mine first, were also promised MARA assistance if accepted into higher learning institutions,' she said. The second of six siblings, Nur Ain Najwa said the loan, which takes effect in October, includes a RM800 monthly living allowance to ease her family's financial burden, as she had relied on her brothers' and part-time work, while receiving aid from the Terengganu Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIDAM) to pay tuition. 'I didn't apply for a National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan because I had already received one during my diploma studies at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA),' said the Arabic Language and Education student. Her twin brothers, Muhammad Hassan and Muhammad Hussin, 22, now plan to further their studies, with the former applying to Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) and the latter awaiting results from Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), expected this Friday. Nur Ain Najwa, who sustained a fractured left shoulder and a sprained right wrist in the crash, had earlier gone viral after sharing her family's struggles with Asyraf Wajdi during his visit to Gerik Hospital. The June 9 incident involved a chartered bus carrying 45 UPSI students from Jertih back to the main campus in Tanjung Malim and a Perodua Alza, resulting in 15 deaths and 33 others injured, including the drivers and passengers of both vehicles. — Bernama
The Star
21-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Dr Wan Azizah calls on Girl Guides to prioritise human capital development
KOTA BARU: The Girl Guides Association Malaysia has been urged to ensure that every programme it carries out prioritises human capital development and the nurturing of each member's potential at all levels, with a focus on the younger generation. Girl Guides Malaysia president, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said that to date, the association has successfully capitalised on its core strengths in networking, teamwork, unity and inclusivity. "I sincerely hope that the collaborative networks established thus far will continue and be further enhanced in the future for more impactful programmes, for the benefit and progress of us all. "On behalf of the Girl Guides, I would also like to extend our highest appreciation to our strategic partners who have contributed, especially Istana Negara, the Kelantan government, the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU), the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the Kelantan Palace and other parties," she said in her speech at the "Majlis Makan Malam bersama Wan Azizah" dinner event here Wednesday (May 22). Also in attendance was the sister of the Sultan of Kelantan, Tengku Amalin A'ishah Putri Sultan Ismail Petra, who is Kelantan Girl Guides president. Dr Wan Azizah, who is also the wife of the Prime Minister, called on Girl Guides leaders to preserve the association by continuing their noble efforts and maintaining a positive spirit in advancing the organisation to greater heights. "Organise more beneficial programmes and activities, and involve more parties to optimise available resources, thereby strengthening unity and cooperation among us," she said. The dinner was held as a gesture of appreciation and to symbolise the successful hosting of the four-day 60th Annual Conference and General Assembly of Girl Guides Malaysia, which started on May 19. - Bernama
