2,477 UiTM Sabah students receive RM300 aid under Sentosa programme
Published on: Thu, Jul 10, 2025
By: Crystal E Hermenegildus Text Size: Masidi (third left) hands over the SENTOSA education aid to a UiTM Sabah student during the presentation ceremony at Dewan Al-Bukhari, UiTM Kota Kinabalu. - Crystal E Hermenegildus/Daily Express KOTA KINABALU: A total of 2,477 UiTM Sabah students received a one-off RM300 cash aid under the Sentosa programme on Thursday, aimed at easing financial burdens for students pursuing higher education locally. The initiative, part of the RM6 million allocation by the Sabah State Government, targets around 20,000 Bumiputera students enrolled in local institutions. State Finance Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun, who officiated the event at UiTM's Dewan Al-Bukhari, said the aid reflects the government's commitment to human capital development. 'Education is the foundation for shaping a knowledgeable, capable, and ethical future generation. The State Government is serious about ensuring no Sabahan is left behind,' he said. Masidi added that Sentosa is one of 13 education-related programmes introduced this year under a RM75.5 million allocation, which also includes school upgrades, student excellence awards, and flight ticket subsidies. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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