Sarawak’s historic Budget includes RM1,200 aid for students


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

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will give RM1,200 pocket money to cash-strapped Sarawakian students in higher learning institutions in Malaysia next year, says Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

He said RM30mil would be allocated in the 2025 state budget for this special financial assistance, benefiting 25,000 students from lower-income families who have a monthly household income of RM1,500 or below.

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