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Barnama
2 days ago
- General
- Barnama
159 UiTM Sabah Students Receive Financial Aid Under MOHE-PTPTN MADANI Programme
KOTA KINABALU, July 14 (Bernama) -- A total of 159 underprivileged students at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sabah today received a one-off financial assistance of RM500 each to ease their financial burden. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the RM79,500 allocation was disbursed under the MOHE-PTPTN MADANI Education Assistance Programme, a joint initiative by the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) and the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN). 'This initiative is a positive step towards ensuring that all eligible students have access to quality education regardless of their financial background, in line with MOHE and PTPTN's commitment to strengthening higher education in Malaysia. 'The aid reflects MOHE and PTPTN's concern for students in need of financial support to pursue their dreams,' he said at the presentation ceremony held at the university. Zambry said the aid was contributed by various parties through PTPTN and subsequently distributed to deserving students. He also encouraged parents to open National Education Savings Scheme (SSPN) accounts for their children's future education needs. 'Parents can open an account as soon as their child is born and start saving gradually. Over time, the amount will grow and can later be used to fund higher education,' he said. Meanwhile, PTPTN in a statement issued after the event said that since the programme's introduction in 2022, a total of RM981,000 has been disbursed to benefit 1,962 students across 16 public universities. -- BERNAMA
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
159 UiTM Sabah students receive RM500 aid under MOHE-PTPTN MADANI
KOTA KINABALU: A total of 159 financially disadvantaged students at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sabah received one-off financial assistance of RM500 each today. The aid was disbursed under the MOHE-PTPTN MADANI Education Assistance Programme, a collaboration between the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) and the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN). Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir emphasised the programme's role in supporting students from low-income backgrounds. 'This initiative ensures that eligible students can access quality education regardless of financial constraints, aligning with MOHE and PTPTN's commitment to strengthening higher education in Malaysia,' he said during the presentation ceremony at UiTM Sabah. The RM79,500 allocation was contributed by various parties through PTPTN and distributed to deserving students. Zambry also encouraged parents to open National Education Savings Scheme (SSPN) accounts early for their children's future education needs. 'Starting savings from birth allows gradual accumulation, which can later fund higher education,' he added. Since its launch in 2022, the MOHE-PTPTN MADANI programme has disbursed RM981,000 to 1,962 students across 16 public universities. - Bernama
