MOHE and UPSI Reach Out to Underprivileged Students

The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), in partnership with Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), conducted a program to support underprivileged new students in Besut, Setiu, and Kuala Terengganu. The initiative, aimed at ensuring students in need do not drop out of their studies, featured the presentation of the MOHE Yayasan Perkasa Siswa's Early Education Assistance, providing financial relief to students' families. The program has been hailed as a motivational effort, helping students gain confidence in facing campus life, and is expected to be replicated nationwide.

Key Takeaways:

• The MOHE and UPSI partnered to reach out to underprivileged new students in Besut, Setiu, and Kuala Terengganu, ensuring they are well-prepared for the upcoming academic session.
• The program, held from Sept 15 to 17, featured the presentation of the MOHE Yayasan Perkasa Siswa's Early Education Assistance, aimed at easing the financial burden on students' families.
• The initiative was the brainchild of Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, with the goal of ensuring students in need do not drop out of their studies.
• The assistance provided crucial support for registration at UPSI, as expressed by recipients Izzah Syahirah Abdul Hamid Albakri and Nurul Aleeya Maisarah Abdullah.
• UPSI deputy vice-chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), Prof Dr Norkhalid Salimin, announced plans to conduct the program nationwide, including in Sabah and Sarawak, from Sept 12 to 21.

Statistics:

• The program was held from Sept 15 to 17.
• The MOHE Yayasan Perkasa Siswa's Early Education Assistance is expected to ease the financial burden on students' families.
• The initiative aims to support students across three districts: Besut, Setiu, and Kuala Terengganu.
• 20-year-old Izzah Syahirah Abdul Hamid Albakri and Nurul Aleeya Maisarah Abdullah, 20, are recipients of the assistance.

Sources:

• BERNAMA News Agency
• The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE)