KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 n (Bernama) -- The financial constraints faced by a teenage boy to pursue his studies at the Teacher Education Institute (IPG) have drawn the attention of Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek today.
In a social media post in conjunction with the Maal Hijrah celebration today, Fadhlina expressed her gratitude to all those who alerted her to the matter and confirmed that her team is now in contact with the boy’s family.
"Alhamdulillah, my team is in touch with the family to make arrangements for this young man to continue his studies at IPG.
“Consider this matter resolved, and let's all pray for his success in his future endeavours. This is the true spirit of hijrah (migration) that we aspire to,” she said.
The boy’s story went viral on social media after reports revealed he might be unable to continue his studies at IPG Kampus Tuanku Bainun due to his family’s financial struggles. His father is a rubber tapper, while his mother has been battling stage four cancer for over a year.
Muhammad Syahmi Azril Saidiljamal, 18, said he received an offer to pursue a Bachelor of Education and was scheduled to register at the IPG on August 11.
-- BERNAMA
