Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email Some token handout (RM15,000 x 50 = RM750,000) presented by PM Najib at SMC’s function earlier on Saturday.
At the launch, the prime minister presented 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) academic grants to 50 SMC students to further their studies in local universities.
The students had excelled in their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) examinations under the guidance of the SMC. Each received RM15,000.
Why I say token? Well, read this:
Seventeen students pursuing medicine in Egypt need no longer worry about their finances, thanks to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) which has offered RM5.1mil to sponsor their education.
Under the pilot programme, students from Sekolah Menengah Agama Negeri and Sekolah Menengah Agama Rakyat who excelled in their SPM and Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia will receive RM300,000 to cover their tuition fees and living expenses during their six-year course.
The scholarship comes from a partnership between the Government-owned strategic development company and the Islamic Development Department, which is responsible for selecting the scholars as well as monitoring and administering the scholarship.
It aims to increase the number of religious-educated professionals in the fields of science and technology.
The offer letter for the 1MDB scholarship was presented to the 17 lucky students by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who is chairman of the 1MDB board of advisers in a ceremony yesterday.
RM5.1 million for 17 students studying medicine in overseas against RM750,00o for 50 students to study locally. And the 5.1 million is pilot program!!!
Do you feel happy, sad, or angry?
You know, 80% of Malaysians support 1Malaysia concept.
Oh wait, this is the article on PM Najib’s speech to youths earlier Saturday at another program:
The quota system and special consideration will no longer be defended in a move to harness global champions.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the philosophy of merely defending the quota system and special consideration must change.
“We will give aid to youths who are willing to work hard to succeed until they become global champions.
“If they are determined, the government will assist them,’’ he said to the cheers of 15,000 youths participating in 1Malaysia rally organised by Barisan Nasional Youth at Stadium Bukit Jalil on Saturday.
Najib said the government would also provide assistance to all citizens in need, regardless of their ethnic background.
Najib also called on the youths not to be fearful in striding forward, as the government would help them overcome obstacles.
“Have no fear, the Barisan Nasional is here,’’ he said, adding the government aim to harness national, regional and global champions.
“Youths are idealistic. They want to do something to make the world a better place.
“They have idealism and energy. We can harness their latent talent to bring about great changes to the country,’’ he said, adding that the government’s approach was to accommodate youths.
Are you ROTFL or banging your head on the wall?
its getting worst by day
Well, people said that 50 SMC students receive RM 15000 for their foundation studies . okkkkk…… i am happy for them. But there also about three to four students who are totally NOT from SMC .
But they got it and making proud of it …..
One of it is because the student’s mother is in MIC, another one is because the father is very close with SMC people ………..BUT they are not even a straight ‘A’ student.Just imagine how frustated the students with STRAIGHT As will be when they got knew about this…..
I m very sad because our own skin colour r very choosy!!!!!
MP
Can’t quite understand your logic ? Are you complaining about the amount of money given per person or the number of people ?
Obviously it is much more expensive to study medicine and that is even more so if done overseas.
Remember and keep in mind that 50 poor Indian students got help. It is immaterial how much was spent as it depends on a lot of factor. On the otherhand only 17 got the aid for the other program. In view of our % of population I would say it is a good deal.
Also, remember that this is a ground breaking move where the govt working directly with SMC rather than political parties for handing out help and aid.
I am surprised that someone as educated and intelligent as you are can miss the wood for the trees and not highlighting the more important aspect of this news rather than moan about less critical points.
Killer,
my logic is the amount. not amount per person, or number of persons. why not just send the students to study medicine locally? could have easily added another 2 or 3 students.
rm15k over 3 years (diploma) or 4 years (degree) is about rm5k or rm3750 per year, still ok if the fees are taken care separately. but if scholarship include the fees, then the left over is too little. well, to be positive minded as you hint, something is better than nothing.
now, imagine if the roles were reversed. 17 indians students sent overseas to study medicine while 50 malay students chosen to study in IPTA. what do you think the comments would be?
note: its 50 indian students, not 50 poor indian students.
its ground breaking yes, but its been expected since it started with mmsp, and maicci before this (only different focus). basically its political strategy. i have mentioned about it elsewhere, just didn’t blog it.
Well I still don’t understand. Why are we complaining others got more instead of appreciating the fact that 50 more of our students received aid.
As for the students perhaps you didn’t read it but it was for poor students. It was reported in the NST or the STAR print version.
i’m not complaining that others got more, i think we deserve a bit more in terms of cost and options so that will suit the 1malaysia thing.
ok, noted about the poor student part.