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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Yayasan UEM helps 5 pursue scholarly dreams
KUALA LUMPUR: She once worked as a fruit cutter at the Pagoh rest and service (R&R) area in Johor, but now, Nur Qalidah Farhana Mohd Azman is a Yayasan UEM scholar, whose ambition is to study electrical engineering at Imperial College London. The daughter of a contractor and school janitor, Qalidah never imagined that she would one day have the opportunity to study abroad. Her original plan was to enrol at Universiti Teknologi Petronas, which motivated her to work part-time at the Pagoh R&R area to save money for her tertiary education. "My mother told me that if I wanted to pursue a higher education, I'd have to wait a while and find the money first. "They didn't want me to work at the R&R area, but I insisted. At their age, my parents needed to rest," said the 18-year-old. Qalidah worked on weekdays and sometimes up to 13 hours a day on weekends, earning about RM1,500 a month. Her financial worries were lifted when she was awarded the 2025 Yayasan UEM Global Scholarship. She was the only female recipient among five this year. Before sitting the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Qalidah didn't have a specific career in mind — her only goal was to excel academically. "If you have a dream, you need to take the first step and then seek help. Everything depends on you. "I didn't expect to get 9As. I was active in hockey competitions and only managed three As in my trial exams. "My parents are my biggest motivation — I want them to have an easier life," she said, recalling how she survived on four hours of sleep at SM Sains Muzaffar Syah in Melaka. Yayasan UEM chief executive officer Aishah Nor said: "We subscribe to the notion that education is a fundamental building block for individual opportunity and economic growth. "Our scholarships not only ease the burden of educational expenses but also provide exemplary students from modest backgrounds with the support and opportunities they need to realise their academic and career aspirations." The youngest and only girl among five siblings, Qalidah decided to study electrical engineering after discussing job market trends with her brother, Muhammad Suffian Aqmaar, 26. The other four Yayasan UEM scholars — Justin Low Chun Xian, Muhammad Aqil Aqmar Mohd Nazrol Hisham, Khor Sheng Zhong, and Aqashah Azri — also planned to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses at top United Kingdom universities after completing their A Level. All were present at the awards ceremony, which was also attended by UEM Group managing director and member of Yayasan UEM's board of trustees, Datuk Amran Hafiz Affifudin.
The Star
18-06-2025
- Health
- The Star
YAYASAN UEM BOOSTS LIFESAVING MEDICAL AID WITH RM2MIL CONTRIBUTION
From left: HRC director Dr Fairul Nizam Abu Salim, Yayasan UEM chief executive officer Aishah Nor, Yayasan UEM Board of Trustees member Datuk Amran Hafiz Affifudin, HPUSM director Prof Datuk Dr Ab Rahman Izaini Ghani, Health Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Suriani Ahmad, HCTM director Datuk Dr Azmi Baharudin, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya state health director Dr Nor'Aishah Abu Bakar and UMMC director Prof Dr Nazirah Hasnan at the ceremony. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star YAYASAN UEM, the philanthropic arm of UEM Group Bhd (UEM Group), has contributed RM2mil for the implementation of its annual Medical Assistance programme this year, bringing the total contributions nearing RM13.9mil since its inception in 2014. Entering its 12th year, the programme which to date has benefited more than 1,600 underprivileged patients from across Malaysia, continues to expand with Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital (HRC) under the Health Ministry joining as its fourth strategic partner. The programme's other existing strategic partners are University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HCTM) and Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia (HPUSM). This year, each hospital has once again received a contribution of RM500,000 from Yayasan UEM which are used to procure life-saving medical devices such as pacemaker and breathing device, medications, treatment charges including those for chemotherapy as well as to facilitate high-cost, critical surgeries for each of the hospitals' underprivileged patients. The contribution ceremony for the 2025 Yayasan UEM Medical Assistance Programme was held at HRC, where Yayasan UEM chief executive officer Aishah Nor presented mock cheques to representatives of its strategic partners. This included Dr Faizul Nizam Abu Salim from HRC, Prof Dr Nazirah Hasnan from UMMC, Datuk Dr Azmi Baharudin from HCTM and Prof Datuk Dr Ab Rahman Izaini Ghani from HPUSM. At HRC specifically, the funding is used to procure a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) device for its neurological rehabilitation treatment as well as to subsidise other rehabilitation costs for its patients to support their long-term recovery and health. The funding will also help cover rehabilitation costs for underprivileged asnaf and non-Muslim patients, ensuring they have equal access to essential treatment. Health Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Suriani Ahmad who graced the ceremony, said: 'This initiative is a testament to Yayasan UEM's commitment to expanding access to quality, inclusive and equitable rehabilitation care for all segments of society, in line with the principles of Malaysia Madani.' She also emphasised that the initiative marked a historic and meaningful step for both HRC and the Health Ministry as it is the only rehabilitation facility under ministry that provides comprehensive rehabilitation services for patients with stroke, spinal cord injuries, amputations and other conditions requiring long-term intervention. According to Aishah, Yayasan UEM is deeply committed to providing access to quality medical care for the underprivileged, especially against the backdrop of rising medical cost and inflation. 'Despite medical advancements, disparities in access to medical care persist in Malaysia, exacerbated by the recent Covid-19 pandemic. 'We believe that every individual has the right to access health and medical services. 'It is with this notion that we fully support the government's efforts to promote inclusive and sustained medical support and we hope to continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most,' she added. Also present to witness the ceremony were Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya state health director Dr Nor'Aishah Abu Bakar, as well as UEM Group managing director and Yayasan UEM Board of Trustees member Datuk Amran Hafiz Affifudin.
