Laptops, RM500 book vouchers part of student aid under Sarawak budget


Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg showing the budget speech upon arriving at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly on Monday (Nov 20). - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawakian tertiary students from low-income families will receive free laptops and book vouchers in new initiatives under the state budget for next year, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

The Premier said free laptops would be given to students who have been accepted into public and private higher education institutions.

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RM 13.90/month

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RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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