Transformed by thirst for knowledge


Mukmin (in red T-shirt) conducting a class on advanced writing techniques for youth leaders in a village in Semporna.

WHEN Mukmin Nantang and his university friends started Borneo Komrad, they only wanted to help stateless children gain a basic education. They never thought that eight years later, they would be running a university.

In fact, the idea for Universiti Alternatif itself came from graduates of the Sekolah Alternatif system for stateless youth in Sabah set up by Borneo Komrad in 2015, Mukmin told The Star.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Modi departs Malaysia after strengthening bilateral ties
Four livestock smugglers caught by GOF
Veteran Sabah civil servant Simon Sipaun passes away at 88
Malaysian automotive industry leader supports ruling to ban 'hidden' car door handles
Base MHIT plan to cover controlled pre-existing conditions, says Dr Dzul
Safeguards will be in place for India's UPI system, says official
Man detained after attempt to evade police, drugs seized
'No more being soft on betrayal': Kota Melaka Bersatu chief urges tough action
Bersatu disciplinary board hauls up Hamzah, four others on Feb 12, says notice
Sabah to look into claims of Semporna accommodations being owned by foreigners, says Jafry

Others Also Read