{
  "id": 14950816,
  "title": "PTPTN salur lebih RM396,000 bantu pelajar kurang berkemampuan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ptptn-salur-lebih-rm396-000-bantu-pelajar-kurang-berkemampuan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T11:24:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/16/ptptn-salur-lebih-rm396-000-bantu-pelajar-kurang-berkemampuan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) disbursed RM396,500 in assistance to 793 students from financially disadvantaged families through the Madani Siswa Assistance Scheme at the Sultan Mizan Royal Palace, UMT. Each beneficiary received RM500 in a single payment, credited to their respective bank accounts. PTPTN's Executive Director, Ahmad Dasuki Abdul Majid, explained that the initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden and support needy students in maintaining their living expenses. \"I hope this assistance becomes a catalyst for students to continue striving for academic excellence,\" he added in a statement. Achieving success not only opens doors to better future opportunities and career prospects but also enhances one's quality of life and transforms family circumstances towards a more prosperous life. The assistance was distributed on October 9 at the Sultan Mizan Royal Palace, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) in Kuala Nerang, Terengganu. Out of the total recipients, 305 UMT students received RM152,500, while 414 Unisza students received RM207,000. The remaining RM37,000 was allocated to 74 students from four polytechnics - Politeknik Hulu Terengganu, Politeknik Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, Politeknik Besut, and Politeknik Kuala Terengganu. The program reflects the commitment of the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and PTPTN in supporting students and the national higher education agenda.",
  "summary": "Seramai 793 pelajar IPTA, termasuk pelajar UMT dan Unisza, masing-masing terima bantuan RM500 sekali bayar.",
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        "title": "PTPTN salur lebih RM396,000 bantu pelajar kurang berkemampuan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ptptn-salur-lebih-rm396-000-bantu-pelajar-kurang-berkemampuan-14951582",
        "published": "2026-10-16T11:24:48.000Z"
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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."
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