Tag - Scholarships

Dr Wee proposes opt-out for RM100 Sara cash aid

PETALING JAYA: Those who do not need the RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) cash aid should have the option to opt out, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. He said that Malaysians who would allow the returned funds to be redirected to more critical sectors. Dr Wee proposed redirecting the money to support public...

Sabah raises tertiary scholarship fund to RM101mil

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has upped the allocation of scholarships for students pursuing tertiary studies in various fields to RM101mil this year, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. The Chief Minister said this is an increase of 84% over last year’s allocation of RM55mil. “The State Government Excellence Scholarship award will benefit 4,638 SPM and STPM (holders) and those...