{
  "id": 14434841,
  "title": "FWD partners with Arus Academy to empower underserved youth to build brighter futures through Fun(d) for Life: University Edition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/fwd-partners-with-arus-academy-to-empower-underserved-youth-to-build",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T10:53:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2026/10/14/fwd-partners-with-arus-academy-to-empower-underserved-youth-to-build-brighter-futures-through-fund-for-life-university-edition/239121"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FWD and Arus Academy collaborate to empower Malaysian youth through financial literacy program \"Fun(d) for Life: University Edition\". The initiative aims to provide essential financial skills and support to underprivileged youths in Malaysia, with a focus on those from B40 and single-parent households. Since its inception in 2025, the program has graduated 302 students across six cohorts, with each participant receiving RM3,000 in Sijil Simpanan Premium (SSP) cash grants upon completion. The program targets youths aged 18 and above, offering a competitive selection process that includes a written application, interview, three-day bootcamp, and three months of continuous coaching and mentoring. Participants maintain weekly financial diaries and attend all online coaching sessions. The final cohort will focus on youths in Northern Malaysia. The partnership aims to instill financial confidence, knowledge, and a stronger foundation for the future, encouraging long-term financial well-being.",
  "summary": "302 students nationwide graduate from the financial literacy programme, with RM906,000 in SSP grants disbursed to suppor...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}