6 days ago
Foundation gives PJ medical student RM17,700 boost to cover tuition fee
Chean Chung (right) presenting a cheque on behalf of Lee Foundation to Kanageswary. With them is Selve.
A medical student from Petaling Jaya in Selangor at risk of dropping out because of financial hardship, has received a timely boost to continue her education.
Through the assistance of Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung, Kanageswary Selve Sugumaran received RM17,700 from the Lee Foundation for tuition fees.
Prior to this, the third-year medical student at Management and Science University (MSU) had relied on her father, Selve Sugumaran, to fund her studies.
However, Selve, who has been suffering from chronic illness for several years, is unable to work consistently, making it increasingly difficult to support the household, let alone cover the high cost of medical education.
'I used all my savings over the past two years just to pay for her tuition,' Selve was quoted as saying in a press statement.
'By 2024, I was unable to keep going. My only wish is to see her complete her five-year course and fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor,' he said.
Although Kanageswary was receiving a loan from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), the amount was not enough to cover the full cost of her studies.
After a year of seeking help from various sources with no success, Selve reached out to Chean Chung for assistance, who contacted the Lee Foundation (unrelated to the MP).
The foundation stepped in to cover Kanageswary's remaining tuition fees for the current semester.
'Education is a long-term investment, not just in individuals but in society as a whole.
'I am deeply grateful to the foundation for responding so swiftly,' said Chean Chung.
'This act of support embodies the true spirit of social responsibility and inclusivity.'
