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New Straits Times
25-04-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
SPM top scorer from foster family background gets Mara sponsorship to further studies
TANAH MERAH: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) will sponsor an outstanding student from a low-income family, Puteri Nur Ain Zulaikha Abdullah, 18, to pursue her studies either locally or abroad. Its chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) Pengkalan Chepa student, who scored 9As in the recently announced Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), has been offered the opportunity due to her inspiring life story, having lived with adoptive families since she was a baby. "She was one of the recipients of Mara's Education Assistance Programme (Budi) during her two years at MRSM Pengkalan Chepa. "We also offer Mara's overseas sponsorship under the Young Talent Development programme for outstanding SPM achievers to pursue studies, either abroad or locally," he told reporters here yesterday. Asyraf Wajdi said the student and her guardian would also receive flight sponsorship from Tanah Merah Umno to attend the Budi-sponsored students gathering for SPM 2024 students who achieved straight As, scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur in two weeks. "I see a strong spirit and great potential in Puteri Nur Ain Zulaikha, and with her excellent results, Mara will help her to realise her dreams," he said. Meanwhile, Puteri Nur Ain Zulaikha expressed her gratitude for the offer, which would help her achieve her dream and passion in the field of Quantum Physics. "I aspire to further my studies in Quantum Physics in Japan. My interest in this field developed after I began reading and researching the subject. My SPM results are a gift to my foster family, who have sacrificed a lot to raise me," she said. She said that since birth, she has been cared for by four different foster families. Currently, she lives with her foster brother, Mohamad Airul Roslan, 35, and his wife Nur Fatihah Saad, 26, who sells fish to support the family. "Previously, I lived with my foster father. After he passed away, I was cared for by my foster grandmother. Two years later, she also passed away. "I was then taken in by my uncle for several years until my foster brother took over the responsibility as my uncle has many dependents and his wife is suffering from paralysis," she said. – BERNAMA
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Science
- The Sun
SPM top scorer from foster family background gets MARA sponsorship to further studies
TANAH MERAH: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) will sponsor an outstanding student from a low-income family, Puteri Nur Ain Zulaikha Abdullah (pix), 18, to pursue her studies either locally or abroad. Its chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) Pengkalan Chepa student, who scored 9As in the recently announced Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), has been offered the opportunity due to her inspiring life story, having lived with adoptive families since she was a baby. 'She was one of the recipients of MARA's Education Assistance Programme (BUDI) during her two years at MRSM Pengkalan Chepa. 'We also offer MARA's overseas sponsorship under the Young Talent Development programme for outstanding SPM achievers to pursue studies, either abroad or locally,' he told reporters here today. Asyraf Wajdi said the student and her guardian would also receive flight sponsorship from Tanah Merah Umno to attend the BUDI-sponsored students gathering for SPM 2024 students who achieved straight As, scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur in two weeks. 'I see a strong spirit and great potential in Puteri Nur Ain Zulaikha, and with her excellent results, MARA will help her to realise her dreams,' he said. Meanwhile, Puteri Nur Ain Zulaikha expressed her gratitude for the offer, which would help her achieve her dream and passion in the field of Quantum Physics. 'I aspire to further my studies in Quantum Physics in Japan. My interest in this field developed after I began reading and researching the subject. My SPM results are a gift to my foster family, who have sacrificed a lot to raise me,' she said. She said that since birth, she has been cared for by four different foster families. Currently, she lives with her foster brother, Mohamad Airul Roslan, 35, and his wife Nur Fatihah Saad, 26, who sells fish to support the family. 'Previously, I lived with my foster father. After he passed away, I was cared for by my foster grandmother. Two years later, she also passed away. 'I was then taken in by my uncle for several years until my foster brother took over the responsibility as my uncle has many dependents and his wife is suffering from paralysis,' she said.
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Science
- The Sun
MARA to sponsor inspiring SPM top scorer for further studies
TANAH MERAH: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) will sponsor an outstanding student from a low-income family, Puteri Nur Ain Zulaikha Abdullah (pix), 18, to pursue her studies either locally or abroad. Its chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) Pengkalan Chepa student, who scored 9As in the recently announced Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), has been offered the opportunity due to her inspiring life story, having lived with adoptive families since she was a baby. 'She was one of the recipients of MARA's Education Assistance Programme (BUDI) during her two years at MRSM Pengkalan Chepa. 'We also offer MARA's overseas sponsorship under the Young Talent Development programme for outstanding SPM achievers to pursue studies, either abroad or locally,' he told reporters here today. Asyraf Wajdi said the student and her guardian would also receive flight sponsorship from Tanah Merah Umno to attend the BUDI-sponsored students gathering for SPM 2024 students who achieved straight As, scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur in two weeks. 'I see a strong spirit and great potential in Puteri Nur Ain Zulaikha, and with her excellent results, MARA will help her to realise her dreams,' he said. Meanwhile, Puteri Nur Ain Zulaikha expressed her gratitude for the offer, which would help her achieve her dream and passion in the field of Quantum Physics. 'I aspire to further my studies in Quantum Physics in Japan. My interest in this field developed after I began reading and researching the subject. My SPM results are a gift to my foster family, who have sacrificed a lot to raise me,' she said. She said that since birth, she has been cared for by four different foster families. Currently, she lives with her foster brother, Mohamad Airul Roslan, 35, and his wife Nur Fatihah Saad, 26, who sells fish to support the family. 'Previously, I lived with my foster father. After he passed away, I was cared for by my foster grandmother. Two years later, she also passed away. 'I was then taken in by my uncle for several years until my foster brother took over the responsibility as my uncle has many dependents and his wife is suffering from paralysis,' she said.
Barnama
25-04-2025
- Science
- Barnama
SPM Top Scorer From Foster Family Background Gets MARA Sponsorship To Further Studies
TANAH MERAH, April 25 (Bernama) -- Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) will sponsor an outstanding student from a low-income family, Puteri Nur Ain Zulaikha Abdullah, 18, to pursue her studies either locally or abroad. Its chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) Pengkalan Chepa student, who scored 9As in the recently announced Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), has been offered the opportunity due to her inspiring life story, having lived with adoptive families since she was a baby. 'She was one of the recipients of MARA's Education Assistance Programme (BUDI) during her two years at MRSM Pengkalan Chepa. 'We also offer MARA's overseas sponsorship under the Young Talent Development programme for outstanding SPM achievers to pursue studies, either abroad or locally,' he told reporters here today. Asyraf Wajdi said the student and her guardian would also receive flight sponsorship from Tanah Merah UMNO to attend the BUDI-sponsored students gathering for SPM 2024 students who achieved straight As, scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur in two weeks. 'I see a strong spirit and great potential in Puteri Nur Ain Zulaikha, and with her excellent results, MARA will help her to realise her dreams,' he said. Meanwhile, Puteri Nur Ain Zulaikha expressed her gratitude for the offer, which would help her achieve her dream and passion in the field of Quantum Physics. 'I aspire to further my studies in Quantum Physics in Japan. My interest in this field developed after I began reading and researching the subject. My SPM results are a gift to my foster family, who have sacrificed a lot to raise me,' she said. She said that since birth, she has been cared for by four different foster families. Currently, she lives with her foster brother, Mohamad Airul Roslan, 35, and his wife Nur Fatihah Saad, 26, who sells fish to support the family.
New Straits Times
23-04-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Mara grooms 90 low-income MRSM students for overseas studies
KUALA LUMPUR: Mara has identified 90 Form Five students from Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) nationwide, all from low-income families, to be groomed for studies abroad. Most of these students, celebrated at the BUDI Holistic Development Programme (BHDP) event today, come from rural areas and have achieved a CGPA of 3.5 and above. Many have never set foot in Kuala Lumpur. Mara chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the students were among 2,011 Form One to Form Five MRSM students who received aid under Mara's Education Assistance Programme (BUDI), with more than RM2.2 million allocated. He said the students' achievements, despite their poor backgrounds, made Mara proud. They would be exposed to educational opportunities, including the chance to study abroad after completing their SPM this year. "Mara provides financial support throughout their studies and also introduces initiatives to ensure the development of outstanding BUDI students. "This programme reflects Mara's commitment to Bumiputera educational excellence, especially among high-performing students who are key to human capital development. "We are ready to send these 90 students to universities abroad if they continue to excel in their SPM." Asyraf said at the programme's launch at Mara headquarters. BUDI gives students from B40 families access to education at MRSM. The 90 MRSM students will attend a three-day, two-night programme at the German-Malaysian Institute. Asyraf said BHDP is one of Mara's initiatives to develop outstanding BUDI students. He added that it is not merely a motivational programme, but part of Mara's mission to produce students who not only excel academically but are also competitive in professional and entrepreneurial fields. "Mara emphasises not only academic achievement but also spiritual, emotional and social development. "BHDP focuses on the development of students through sessions and activities on careers, leadership, innovation, character building and future planning."
