KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has been ordered to offer full scholarships to Orang Asli students who scored 5As and above in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said this initiative is a recognition of their hard work and perseverance.
“Hopefully, this initiative will open more opportunities and build a brighter future for Orang Asli children, God willing,” he said in a Facebook post today.
In an accompanying video, Zahid, who is also rural and regional development minister, said 1,932 Orang Asli students sat the SPM exam, and 87 achieved 5As or more.
He said the full scholarships are for them to further their studies at MARA Education Institutions.
“They can apply to enter Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia, the German-Malaysian Institute, and other higher education institutions under MARA,” he said.
Zahid added that to empower Orang Asli children to compete and succeed, continuous support is needed not only in the form of moral encouragement, but also through access to quality education facilities.
— Bernama
