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Daily Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
RM13 million Sabah State Education Fund aid for 9,000 students
Published on: Thursday, June 05, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 05, 2025 By: Marutin Ansiung Text Size: Mohamad Arifin (seated, centre) and others VIP in a group photo at the event. KENINGAU: The Sabah State Education Fund (TPNS) has spent RM13 million to support the education of more than 9,000 youths in Sabah since its inception three years ago. State Science, Technology and Innovation minister Datuk Dr Mohamad Arifin Arif said this reflected State Government's unwavering dedication to ensuring that no child in Sabah is deprived of educational opportunities. Advertisement 'This ongoing initiative, launched three years ago by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, underscores the State Government's prioritisation of education as a vital investment in Sabah's future,' he said. Arifin, representing the Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, said this during a ceremony held at the Sabah State Library Auditorium in here on Tuesday, where he officiated the distribution of TPNS aid and the presentation for the Adopted Schools programme in the district. During the ceremony, a total of RM435,695 was disbursed to 180 students from both public and private institutions of higher learning pursuing various academic qualifications, including Science Certificates, Diplomas, Bachelor's Degrees, Master's and Doctorate degrees. The event also recognised outstanding academic achievements, awarding RM1,000 each to a Keningau student who attained 12 A's and three students who secured 10 A's in the recent Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination at SM Ken Hwa. A total of 173 secondary school students from the district received free eyeglasses as part of the educational assistance programme. In addition to student aid, public libraries across Sabah including branches in Keningau, Lahad Datu, Kunak, Membakut, Tuaran, Semporna, Sandakan, Tawau, Beaufort, Ranau and Kota Marudu were recipients of educational tablets to enhance learning resources. The ceremony also featured support for the Bahasa Sahabat programme, which aims to strengthen the Malay language and improve English proficiency across four Malaysian Teacher Education Institutes (IPGM) campuses located in Kampus Kent, Keningau, Tawau, and Gaya Kinabalu. Aid for school activities was further extended through the Bagus programme and Sabah Sukes initiatives, benefiting the Keningau District Education Office (PPD) and the Sabah State Islamic Religious Affairs Department (Jheains). Two Adopted Schools which is SK Banjar and SMK Bingkor, were also awarded grants of RM5,000 and RM10,000 respectively. The event was graced by the presence of Assistant Minister of Community Development and People's Well-being Datuk Flovia Ng, who is also the Tulid assemblyman, the Director of the Sabah Education Department and senior officials from Yayasan Sabah Group and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
23-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
One-off Sabah State Education Fund aid for 194
Published on: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Published on: Wed, Apr 23, 2025 Text Size: Group photo of TPNS recipients. Kota Kinabalu: The State Government's unwavering commitment to strengthening the education sector is further reinforced through the Sabah State Education Fund (TPNS) Presentation Ceremony at Menara Kinabalu, Tuesday. The ceremony saw 194 receiving one-time assistance to ease their educational expenses, including students, teachers and school representatives affected by the recent flood disaster. At the same ceremony, University College Sabah Foundation (UCSF) also received an allocation of TPNS funds to be distributed to its students, in line with ongoing efforts to broaden access to higher education for Sabah youths. The ceremony was graced by Science, Technology and Innovation Minister cum TPNS Implementation Committee Chairman Datuk Dr Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif. Also present were Yayasan Sabah Director Dato' Sri Gulamhaidar Khan Bahadar and other members of the TPNS Implementation Committee. The financial assistance reflects the State Government's deep concern for the challenges faced in the aftermath of a disaster. It is a testament to the Government's unwavering commitment to ensuring that no individual is left behind in their pursuit of education, even in the face of adversity. The event was further enlivened by the TPNS Aidilfitri celebration, which brought together more than 400 guests, including TPNS recipients, their family members, educators and guests. The festive atmosphere provided a meaningful platform to foster relationships and acknowledge the contributions of all parties involved in advancing education in Sabah. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Sabah boosts education support by giving aid to flood-affected students, teachers
The Sabah State Education Fund recipients. KOTA KINABALU (April 22): The Sabah State Government's unwavering commitment to strengthening the education sector is further reinforced through the Sabah State Education Fund (TPNS) presentation ceremony today at Menara Kinabalu. The ceremony saw 194 recipients receiving one-time assistance to ease their educational expenses, including students, teachers, and school representatives affected by the recent flood disaster. At the same ceremony, the University College Sabah Foundation (UCSF) also received an allocation of TPNS funds to be distributed to its students, which is in line with ongoing efforts to broaden access to higher education for the youth of Sabah. The TPNS presentation ceremony was graced by the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation cum chairman of the TPNS Implementation Committee, Datuk Dr Haji Mohd Arifin bin Datuk Haji Mohd Arif. Also present were the director of Yayasan Sabah, Dato' Sri Haji Gulamhaidar bin Khan Bahadar, and other members of the TPNS Implementation Committee. This financial assistance is intended to ease the financial burden on affected students and education personnel and reflect the state government's deep concern for the challenges faced in the aftermath of a disaster. It is a testament to the government's unwavering commitment to ensuring that no individual is left behind in their pursuit of education, even in the face of adversity. The event was further enlivened by the TPNS Aidilfitri celebration, which brought together more than 400 guests, including TPNS recipients, their family members, educators and guests. The festive atmosphere provided a meaningful platform to foster relationships and acknowledge the contributions of all parties involved in advancing education in Sabah. TPNS remains steadfast in its commitment to serving as a sustainable educational support platform for the people of Sabah, particularly in navigating economic challenges and natural disasters. The ceremony not only acted as a channel for financial assistance but also stood as a symbol of shared hope and the collective strength of a united Sabah community, where every individual is empowered to pursue education. The Sabah State Government continues to uphold its vision of making education the cornerstone of its development, paving the way for brighter and more inclusive future generations.
