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'Thank you, Malaysia': Student grateful for public's aid for university studies
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'Thank you, Malaysia': Student grateful for public's aid for university studies

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lovely Sabana Augustine, a high-achieving student, expressed gratitude to Malaysians for their financial support towards her university education.
  • She received widespread assistance after her story of needing RM2,232.35 for registration at UPSI went viral.
  • Sabana, who achieved a perfect STPM score, aims to succeed in her studies with the help of the community's kindness.

Student Lovely Sabana Augustine, who excelled in her Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) exams with a perfect 4.0 Grade Point Average, has extended her heartfelt thanks to the Malaysian public for their generous contributions. Her plea for financial aid to cover her university registration fees at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) gained significant traction online, prompting widespread support.

Thank you to every hand that has ever reached out, every heart that has ever believed, every word that has ever strengthened, and every prayer that I may never have known.

— Lovely Sabana AugustineExpressing gratitude to the Malaysian public for their support.

Sabana required RM2,232.35 to register for her studies, a story that was amplified by welfare activist Raja Shamri Raja Husin on Facebook. The outpouring of support from Malaysians has deeply touched her, and she views it as a powerful motivator for her academic future. She expressed profound gratitude for every act of kindness, belief, and encouragement she received.

"Thank you to every hand that has ever reached out, every heart that has ever believed, every word that has ever strengthened, and every prayer that I may never have known," Sabana shared with Utusan Malaysia. "May all your kindness be rewarded with a thousand blessings. To all those who have helped me reach this point, I may not be able to repay each of your favors."

May all your kindness be rewarded with a thousand blessings. To all those who have helped me reach this point, I may not be able to repay each of your favors.

— Lovely Sabana AugustineReflecting on the impact of the community's generosity.

She hopes that her journey as a university student will be supported by the same spirit of goodwill. "I only hope that if one day I fall, do not add to my burden with assumptions. If I lose my way, pray that I find the path. If I cry, pray that I smile again," she added, reflecting on the emotional support she has received.

I only hope that if one day I fall, do not add to my burden with assumptions. If I lose my way, pray that I find the path. If I cry, pray that I smile again.

— Lovely Sabana AugustineSharing her hopes for continued support and resilience.
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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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