Turn study loans for bumiputra into scholarships, Govt urged


KUALA LUMPUR: Turn education loans for bumiputra into full scholarships, Terengganu Puteri Umno has urged the Government.

Dungun Puteri Umno chief Arlina Rosli suggested a review of educational loans from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) and the Public Service Department (PSD) so that they could be offered in the form of scholarships for young Malays to further their studies.

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Politics , Umno , General Assembly 2014 , Education

   

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