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The Star
6 days ago
- Business
- The Star
RM500 aid disbursed to UiTM Sabah students under PTPTN scheme
KOTA KINABALU: A total of 159 needy students of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sabah received one-off financial aid of RM500 each to ease their financial burden. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir (pic) said the RM79,500 allocation was disbursed under the ministry's PTPTN Madani Education Assistance Programme. 'This initiative is to ensure that all eligible students have access to quality education regardless of financial background, in line with the ministry and PTPTN's commitment to enhancing higher education in the country. 'The aid reflects our concern for students needing financial support to pursue their dreams,' he said during the presentation ceremony held at the university yesterday, Bernama reported. Zambry said the financial aid was contributed by various parties through PTPTN. He also urged parents to open National Education Savings Scheme (SSPN) accounts for their children's future education needs. 'Parents can open an account as soon as the child is born and start saving gradually. Over time, the amount will grow and can later be used to fund higher education,' he said. PTPTN, in a statement issued following the event, said that since the education assistance programme's introduction in 2022, a total of RM981,000 had been disbursed to benefit 1,962 students across 16 public universities.
The Sun
18-05-2025
- The Sun
Victim's wife says daughter cries in her sleep following FRU truck tragedy
IPOH: The wife of Sergeant Mohd Roslan Abd Rahim, one of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel killed in an accident on May 13, said their six-year-old daughter cries in her sleep every night following the tragedy. Nur Aini Samiun, 44, said their children, Muhd Raqin Najmi, 13, Muhd Rizqi Nazhan, 9, and Nur Aqeela Rawida, had a close relationship with their father. 'I would take care of the children while my late husband handled the finances. Now that he's gone, I have to take on all those responsibilities,' she said when met at her home in Taman Kinding Raya, Tanjung Rambutan, during Ziarah Kasih, the National Higher Education Fund Corporation's (PTPTN) outreach programme, today. Nur Aini said Mohd Roslan was well-liked and did not hesitate to take leave from work to care for his ailing parents until both of them passed away. Earlier, PTPTN chairman Datuk Seri Norliza Abdul Rahim said the three children are eligible to receive benefits totalling RM193,000 through the National Education Savings Scheme (Simpan SSPN), contributed under the Simpan SSPN Prime and Simpan SSPN Plus products. Nur Aini said her husband was always mindful of the future, diligently setting aside savings for their children. '...we don't have a high income or many assets, and I am unemployed, savings like this (SSPN) can help support us in the future,' she added. In the 8.50 am accident, the FRU truck collided with a stone-laden lorry along Jalan Chikus–Sungai Lampam, also injuring nine personnel.
The Sun
18-05-2025
- The Sun
Daughter cries in her sleep following FRU truck tragedy
IPOH: The wife of Sergeant Mohd Roslan Abd Rahim, one of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel killed in an accident on May 13, said their six-year-old daughter cries in her sleep every night following the tragedy. Nur Aini Samiun, 44, said their children, Muhd Raqin Najmi, 13, Muhd Rizqi Nazhan, 9, and Nur Aqeela Rawida, had a close relationship with their father. 'I would take care of the children while my late husband handled the finances. Now that he's gone, I have to take on all those responsibilities,' she said when met at her home in Taman Kinding Raya, Tanjung Rambutan, during Ziarah Kasih, the National Higher Education Fund Corporation's (PTPTN) outreach programme, today. Nur Aini said Mohd Roslan was well-liked and did not hesitate to take leave from work to care for his ailing parents until both of them passed away. Earlier, PTPTN chairman Datuk Seri Norliza Abdul Rahim said the three children are eligible to receive benefits totalling RM193,000 through the National Education Savings Scheme (Simpan SSPN), contributed under the Simpan SSPN Prime and Simpan SSPN Plus products. Nur Aini said her husband was always mindful of the future, diligently setting aside savings for their children. '...we don't have a high income or many assets, and I am unemployed, savings like this (SSPN) can help support us in the future,' she added. In the 8.50 am accident, the FRU truck collided with a stone-laden lorry along Jalan Chikus–Sungai Lampam, also injuring nine personnel.
Sinar Daily
06-05-2025
- Sinar Daily
Pamela Ling's husband among individuals under investigation
He said that authorities have also identified several other individuals apart from the woman's husband and that investigations are ongoing. 06 May 2025 04:33pm Razarudin said that so far, statements have been taken from 16 individuals, including the victim's husband, and checks confirmed that he is still in the country. - Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR - The husband of Pamela Ling Yueh is among individuals being probed by police regarding her disappearance on April 9, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. He said that authorities have also identified several other individuals apart from the woman's husband and that investigations are ongoing. "For now, there is a possibility that it being in that direction (that the husband is on the suspect list), and there may be others as well. The investigation (is not yet complete), and we believe there are others whom we also consider as suspects," he told reporters after the 2024 Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Excellent Service Award (APC) ceremony at the Bukit Aman Senior Officers' Mess here today. Razarudin said that so far, statements have been taken from 16 individuals, including the victim's husband, and checks confirmed that he is still in the country. "A statement from the victim's children, who are in Singapore, will also be taken soon," he added. Razarudin said that the CCTV footage from the scene was also reviewed, and a statement was taken from an e-hailing driver who claimed that individuals impersonating police officers abducted the victim. "Investigations are ongoing to determine whether it was someone impersonating or an actual police officer who committed the wrongdoing. We will not compromise on such matters. "In past cases involving robbery or abduction by police personnel, we have charged them in court. This is documented in police history," he said. Razarudin added that a special task force has been established by the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department to investigate the case, with the first meeting chaired by him tonight. He said the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters is handling the case under Section 363 of the Penal Code for abduction. Ling, 42, was reported missing en route to the Putrajaya Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission office in an e-hailing vehicle on April 9. Earlier, 66 PDRM personnel were among the 10,534 recipients of the 2024 APC, receiving certificates in recognition of their outstanding commitment and service performance. Of the total, 1,086 were senior police officers, 8,486 were lower-ranking police officers, and 962 were civil servants serving at Bukit Aman, state contingents, brigades, and training institutions nationwide. Bukit Aman's Department of Crime Prevention and Community Safety director Datuk Wan Hassan Wan Ahmad led the list of award recipients. Razarudin said that in addition to the APC certificate, each recipient also received a National Education Savings Scheme certificate from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation worth RM1,000 as an additional incentive. - BERNAMA More Like This
The Sun
06-05-2025
- The Sun
Pamela Ling's husband among individuals under investigation
KUALA LUMPUR: The husband of Pamela Ling Yueh is among individuals being probed by police regarding her disappearance on April 9, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. He said that authorities have also identified several other individuals apart from the woman's husband and that investigations are ongoing. 'For now, there is a possibility that it being in that direction (that the husband is on the suspect list), and there may be others as well. The investigation (is not yet complete), and we believe there are others whom we also consider as suspects,' he told reporters after the 2024 Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Excellent Service Award (APC) ceremony at the Bukit Aman Senior Officers' Mess here today. Razarudin said that so far, statements have been taken from 16 individuals, including the victim's husband, and checks confirmed that he is still in the country. 'A statement from the victim's children, who are in Singapore, will also be taken soon,' he added. Razarudin said that the CCTV footage from the scene was also reviewed, and a statement was taken from an e-hailing driver who claimed that individuals impersonating police officers abducted the victim. 'Investigations are ongoing to determine whether it was someone impersonating or an actual police officer who committed the wrongdoing. We will not compromise on such matters. 'In past cases involving robbery or abduction by police personnel, we have charged them in court. This is documented in police history,' he said. Razarudin added that a special task force has been established by the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department to investigate the case, with the first meeting chaired by him tonight. He said the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters is handling the case under Section 363 of the Penal Code for abduction. Ling, 42, was reported missing en route to the Putrajaya Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission office in an e-hailing vehicle on April 9. Earlier, 66 PDRM personnel were among the 10,534 recipients of the 2024 APC, receiving certificates in recognition of their outstanding commitment and service performance. Of the total, 1,086 were senior police officers, 8,486 were lower-ranking police officers, and 962 were civil servants serving at Bukit Aman, state contingents, brigades, and training institutions nationwide. Bukit Aman's Department of Crime Prevention and Community Safety director Datuk Wan Hassan Wan Ahmad led the list of award recipients. Razarudin said that in addition to the APC certificate, each recipient also received a National Education Savings Scheme certificate from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation worth RM1,000 as an additional incentive.
