RM1,200 pocket money for low-income Sarawakian university-level students in 2025, says Abang Johari


Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg (centre) arriving at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly complex on Monday (Nov 11). - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawakian students in higher learning institutions in Malaysia will receive RM1,200 in pocket money next year from the state government, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

The Premier said this special financial assistance will be introduced under the 2025 state budget to benefit 25,000 students from lower-income families with a monthly household income of RM1,500 or below.

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