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Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting underprivileged students through comprehensive financial aid and academic support programmes, as enrolment reaches record levels.
The Sultan of Pahang has appealed to higher education institutions across the state to expand scholarship opportunities for students from Tioman Island, citing Institut Jantung Negara University College's initiative as an exemplary model for addressing educational inequality in rural areas.
Investment holding company MNRB Holdings has distributed nearly RM600,000 to six schools across Malaysia through its Lestari Cemerlang Programme, a corporate initiative targeting academic excellence, character development, and rural school improvement.
The Penang Future Foundation has distributed approximately RM47.7 million in scholarships to 863 deserving Malaysian students over the past decade, with applications now open for 2026 awards across STEM and professional fields.