Malaysia funds education for over 1,200 students
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Deputy Minister of Higher Education Adam Adli Abdul Halim announced that 1,254 students in Malaysia will receive full funding for their education through the BAeK PTPTN initiative.
The program, introduced through the 2026 budget, aims to support 10,000 students nationwide, especially those from low-income families registered in the eKasih database. Initially intended for new students, the program expanded to include current students who still have time left in their studies and meet the qualifications.
The government allocated RM210 million (approximately $44.4 million USD) for the initiative this year and also plans to support 3,000 students with disabilities, bringing the total number of students covered by the scholarships to 13,000. Students must first apply for a PTPTN loan before cross-checking with the Prime Minister’s Department’s Implementation Coordination Unit to confirm eligibility based on family assistance data.
Adam Adli presented the scholarships to students from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), and Politeknik Melaka during a ceremony in Ayer Keroh.
