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Orphaned, poor students urged not to reject university offers
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Orphaned, poor students urged not to reject university offers

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Students offered places at public higher education institutions (IPTA) are urged not to decline due to financial difficulties.
  • MARA chairman Datuk Dr. Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki stated that he has contacted university vice-chancellors and the Minister of Higher Education to ensure aid for needy students.
  • Students offered places at MARA institutions are also encouraged to register first, with assurances of assistance.

Students who have received offers to pursue higher education at public institutions (IPTA) are strongly advised against rejecting these opportunities solely because of financial constraints. Datuk Dr. Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, chairman of Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), highlighted that he has received numerous messages on social media from orphaned or underprivileged students contemplating turning down their IPTA offers.

I have received many messages on social media about orphans and poor students who are considering rejecting offers from IPTA. I have already contacted several university vice-chancellors. The Minister, Dr. Zambry, has directed that assistance be given to students in need. Never refuse.

— Datuk Dr. Asyraf Wajdi DusukiAddressing concerns about students rejecting higher education offers due to financial issues.

Dr. Asyraf Wajdi mentioned that he has reached out to several university vice-chancellors. Additionally, the Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir, has directed that students facing financial hardship should receive appropriate assistance. "I have received many messages on social media about orphans and poor students who are considering rejecting offers from IPTA. I have already contacted several university vice-chancellors. The Minister, Dr. Zambry, has directed that assistance be given to students in need. Never refuse," he stated on Facebook.

Just register first. Meet with the registration officers. God willing, I myself have directed all to help students who are struggling, poor, or orphans needing assistance.

— Datuk Dr. Asyraf Wajdi DusukiEncouraging students to register at MARA institutions while assuring them of support.

He further urged students who have received offers from any MARA educational institution, including Kolej MARA, Kolej Profesional MARA, TVET MARA, Kolej Poly-Tech MARA, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM), or Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), to register first. Dr. Asyraf Wajdi assured that he has instructed all relevant parties to provide aid to students who are poor, less fortunate, or orphans and require assistance. "Just register first. Meet with the registration officers. God willing, I myself have directed everyone to help students who are struggling, poor, or orphans needing assistance. I always remind them that only knowledge can change lives. MARA will help, God willing," he added.

I always remind them that only knowledge can change lives. MARA will help, insya-Allah.

— Datuk Dr. Asyraf Wajdi DusukiEmphasizing the transformative power of education and MARA's commitment to assisting students.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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