KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — Students offered places at universities are encouraged to complete their registration first and then notify the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) if they face financial difficulties or other challenges.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — Students offered places at universities are encouraged to complete their registration first and then notify the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) if they face financial difficulties or other challenges.
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said MOHE provides several forms of assistance, including the Siswa Sulung Keluarga Malaysia (Sulung) Development Programme and Yayasan Perkasa Siswa (YPS) initial study aid for those in need.
“My advice to all students who have received offers is to register first, and if you encounter financial constraints or other problems, reach out to me or the ministry directly. I have also instructed all vice-chancellors to assist and facilitate the registration process,” he said in a Facebook post last night.
Zambry highlighted the ministry’s swift response in helping two students, Ikram and Fairuz, who were at risk of rejecting their offers to Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Arau, Perlis, and Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Kedah, due to financial hardship.
The two cousins, who excelled in matriculation with CGPAs of 3.75 and 3.92 respectively, had been working at a burger stall earning RM20 a day to cover expenses. Their situation was brought to Zambry’s attention through a Facebook post by Wan Nurfarahin Wan Roslee, after which MOHE officers promptly intervened.
“I spoke with both of them via video call and assured them to proceed with registration without worrying about fees or preparation costs. Insya-Allah, we will assist and make the process easier,” he said.
Zambry also thanked Wan Nurfarahin for sharing the information, which allowed MOHE and UiTM to act immediately to ensure the students could continue their studies. — Bernama
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