'Pulau' actress Ms Puiyi launches RM4.4mil scholarship fund to help underprivileged students


Local model-actress Ms Puiyi gave up her dreams of becoming a surgeon after lacking access to funds. Photo: Ms Puiyi/Instagram

Malaysian model-actress Ms Puiyi recently launched a US$1mil (RM4.4mil) scholarship programme in collaboration with Educapital Foundation to help underprivileged students achieve their academic dreams.

In an Instagram Reel uploaded on Feb 14, Puiyi – whose real name is Siew Pui Yi – said that this is one of her ways to give back to society as she understands that not everyone has been given equal opportunities when it comes to education.

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