Nearly RM1.5 Mln In Deepavali, Education Aid For Indian Students In Teluk Intan

IPOH, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has disbursed RM1.48 million in Kasih MADANI aid to 248 Indian students in the Teluk Intan parliamentary constituency ahead of the Deepavali celebrations.

Nga, who is also the Teluk Intan Member of Parliament, said the allocation covers mostly students from 12 Tamil national-type schools (SJKT), making it the largest such contribution in the area.

“This reflects the MADANI government's commitment to ensuring no student is left behind due to financial hardship,” he said in a statement today.

Nga also expressed hope that the assistance would motivate students, particularly those from B40 families, to pursue academic excellence, while easing their families’ financial burden ahead of festival later this month.

Of the total, RM1.23 million was channelled to schools including SJKT Dato’ Sithambaram Pillay, SJKT Ladang Ulu Bernam 2, SJKT Ladang Nova Scotia 1 and 2, SJKT Natesa Pillay and SJKT Thiruvalluvar.

Another RM256,600 was distributed directly to students, with RM1,000 for each primary school student, RM1,200 for secondary students and RM2,000 for university students.

Nga said the funds would be used to improve school infrastructure and improve learning environments, benefitting thousands of Tamil students in the constituency.

He also underscored the importance of unity among all ethnic groups in enhancing Malaysia’s image on the global stage.

“A great nation needs a clean government, fair policies and a united people,” he said.

-- BERNAMA