Govt plans to introduce higher education sponsorship programme for poor students

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PUTRAJAYA: The Higher Education Ministry hopes to introduce a free studies sponsorship programme for first-generation students from poor families who are able to pursue studies at institutions of higher learning.

Its minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the matter would be tabled to the Cabinet for approval.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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