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Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
RISDA Appreciates SPM Top Achievers Who Took Part In Its Tuition Programme
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) today recognised 884 rural students and children of smallholders for being top achievers in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 through their participation in the tuition programme, Tuisyen Rakyat RISDA. The RISDA People's Tuition Appreciation Ceremony 2024, which took place at a hotel here, was officiated by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Minister of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW). As a token of appreciation for the students' hard work and fighting spirit, Ahmad Zahid announced the provision of a special incentive of RM300 to all students who achieved excellence in the examination. Ahmad Zahid said the implementation of the programme reflects the commitment of the MADANI Rural Aspirations so that no rural child is left behind due to location or background constraints. "I am confident that this effort will yield results. I am actually looking at future professionals, scholars, technocrats, and perhaps there is even someone in front of me who will become the Prime Minister of Malaysia," said the Deputy Prime Minister. Also present were KKDW deputy minister Datuk Rubiah Wang, RISDA chairman Manndzri Nasib, MARA chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, KKDW secretary-general Muhd Khair Razman Mohamed Annuar and RISDA director-general Zainal Azni Zulkifli. At the event, Ahmad Zahid also announced that the Monsoon Season Assistance (BMT) will continue this year, involving an allocation of RM264.91 million by RISDA to assist more than 330,000 smallholders, including those registered under FELDA and the Sabah Rubber Industry Board (LIGS), in facing the unpredictable weather. Meanwhile, Manndzri said the RISDA tuition programme, which was introduced in 2007, has proven its effectiveness in improving the academic achievements of smallholders' children nationwide. "This year, recorded a 35 per cent increase with 884 students in the programme successfully obtaining 5As and above compared to 654 students last year. Well done and congratulations to all students, you have not only made your parents and teachers happy, but also brought glory to the community and village," he said.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
RM300 incentive for top SPM students in RISDA tuition programme
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) will reward RM300 to all high-achieving students under the Tuisyen Rakyat RISDA programme who excelled in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi revealed that 884 participants achieved outstanding results, including 17 scoring 11As, 16 with 10As, and 72 obtaining 9As. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Minister of Rural and Regional Development, highlighted the significant improvement in performance compared to 2023, where 654 students scored 5As and above. 'This success reflects the hard work of students, parents, teachers, and RISDA's rural education support system. The incentive recognises their determination, proving that rural students can excel despite geographical challenges,' he said during the Tuisyen Rakyat RISDA appreciation ceremony. Since its launch in 2007, the programme has supported 35,316 students with an allocation of RM31.03 million. Last year, RM3.51 million was dedicated to helping 3,015 rural students prepare for SPM, focusing on core subjects like Bahasa Melayu, English, Science, Mathematics, and History. Ahmad Zahid also commended the 1,005 teachers across 201 tuition centres nationwide for their pivotal role in student success. He noted the growing trend of rural students pursuing higher education, particularly in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. The UP_TVET platform, introduced in 2023, received over 125,000 applications by 2024, with 35,000 placements offered initially. TVET graduates now enjoy a 95.1% employability rate due to rising industry demand for skilled workers. Ahmad Zahid praised the University College of Agroscience Malaysia (UCAM), a RISDA-owned institution, for offering TVET courses in modern agriculture, business, and halal certification. 'UCAM must become a regional leader in agricultural TVET,' he added, emphasising RISDA's role in rural transformation and social mobility. - Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Excellent SPM Results: Tuisyen Rakyat RISDA Participants To Get RM300 Incentive
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) has announced a special incentive of RM300 for all students under the Tuisyen Rakyat RISDA (Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority) programme who excelled in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, in recognition of their achievements. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that 884 participants in the programme achieved excellent results, including 17 students who scored 11As, 16 students with 10As, and another 72 students who obtained 9As. 'I am immensely proud of the improved performance. The number of high-achieving students, those scoring 5As and above, has increased from 654 in 2023 to 884 this year. This is the result of the collective efforts of students, parents, teachers, and the broader rural education ecosystem, including RISDA. 'This special incentive is a token of appreciation for the relentless efforts and fighting spirit of our rural youth. The success of these RISDA students proves that living in remote areas is no barrier to achieving excellence,' said Ahmad Zahid, who is also Minister of Rural and Regional Development. He said this at the Program Tuisyen Rakyat RISDA excellent student appreciation ceremony, which was also attended by Deputy Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki and RISDA chairman Manndzri Nasib. He said the RISDA tuition programme demonstrates the MADANI Government's commitment to providing educational equity to all, regardless of background or location, adding that since its introduction in 2007, the programme has helped 35,316 students with an overall allocation of RM31.03 million. Ahmad Zahid stated that last year, the government allocated RM3.51 million to support 3,015 rural students in taking the SPM examination, with a specific focus on five core subjects: Bahasa Melayu, English, Science, Mathematics, and History. He also expressed his appreciation to the 1,005 teachers involved in the programme across 201 tuition centres nationwide, describing their dedication as the backbone of the students' success. Elaborating, he said that an increasing number of rural students are pursuing studies in universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, which have now become a top choice.
