Harapan Nusantara puts up RM100m to benefit Malay students


KUALA LUMPUR: Harapan Nusantara Sdn Bhd, a trust created to hold Maxis Communication Berhad shares for bumiputras, has set aside RM100mil for education as part of its venture to benefit the bumiputra community. 

Harapan Nusantara director Datuk Badri Masri said two initial projects were planned, one of which was for bumiputra students to pursue twinning programmes at private universities and colleges.  

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