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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Adopt Dapur Siswa initiative, private varsities urged
KUALA NERUS: The Higher Education Ministry is urging all private universities to adopt the Dapur Siswa initiative, a programme already in place at public universities. "I have been informed that some private universities have implemented the Dapur Siswa project," said minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. "We (the ministry) understand that many students face financial challenges, which is why I have instructed university-level Student Affairs divisions to implement this initiative. "For example, at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, the project provides meals to 300 students daily to ensure that they do not go hungry," he said after attending the "In Person With DocZam" session at the university's Dewan Al-Muktafi Billah Shah here yesterday. Zambry said he had instructed all university vice-chancellors to identify those students in need and provide them with immediate assistance.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Higher education minister wants private universities to join public varsities in rolling out Dapur Siswa to fight student hunger
KUALA NERUS, Aug 10 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) is encouraging private universities nationwide to adopt the Dapur Siswa initiative, which is currently implemented by all public universities. Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said that his ministry believes that students at private higher education institutions are also facing financial difficulties, especially amid the rising cost of living. 'I have received information that some private universities have already implemented the Dapur Siswa project. We understand that many students face difficulties and financial challenges, which is why I have instructed the university-level Student Affairs (HEP) divisions to implement this initiative. 'For example, at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), the project provides meals to 300 students daily, to ensure that students in need do not go hungry,' he told reporters after attending the 'In Person With DocZam' session at the university's Dewan Al-Muktafi Billah Shah, here, yesterday. Meanwhile, Zambry said that he has instructed all university vice-chancellors to be vigilant in identifying students in need, and to provide immediate assistance. He added that universities should promptly inform the ministry of such cases, to ensure timely delivery of appropriate aid to those students. — Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
MOHE urges private universities to adopt Dapur Siswa initiative
KUALA NERUS: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) is urging private universities across the country to adopt the Dapur Siswa initiative, currently active in all public universities. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir stated that students in private institutions also face financial struggles, particularly with increasing living expenses. 'Some private universities have already started the Dapur Siswa project. 'We recognise that many students are dealing with financial hardships, so I've directed university Student Affairs divisions to roll out this programme.' He cited Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) as an example, where 300 students receive daily meals to prevent hunger among those in need. Zambry also instructed all university vice-chancellors to actively identify struggling students and provide immediate support. He emphasised that universities must quickly report such cases to the ministry to ensure timely assistance reaches affected students. – Bernama
