BANGI: The review of the allowance rate provided to Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) scholars who are studying abroad is being made based on the tuition fees, study location and utility payment rate, said Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.
Assuring that the study report would be expedited, Mahdzir said his Ministry is looking into the rising cost of living of Mara-sponsored students abroad, especially those studying in the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland.
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