{
  "id": 19252340,
  "title": "PNB marks 30 years of empowering scholars",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/pnb-marks-30-years-of-empowering-scholars",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T00:05:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1574333/pnb-marks-30-years-empowering-scholars"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has invested over RM570 million in its scholarship programme since 1996 to help young Malaysians pursue quality education and careers. The programme began with just 10 scholars and has since supported 6,547 students. Alumni of the programme, such as Natrina Majid and Mohamad Zuwairi Abd Rahman, attribute their professional success to the opportunities provided by their scholarships. Natrina, who studied in the UK, now heads PNB's legal function, while Zuwairi serves as division head for Public Equity at PNB. The programme has expanded to include secondary and tertiary education, technical and vocational education, professional development, and heritage initiatives. Alumni serve in various sectors, including government-linked investment companies, ministries, public institutions, and the private sector. PNB's commitment to education extends beyond Malaysia, with scholars pursuing degrees at prestigious international universities.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has spent three decades helping young Malaysians pursue quality education and build careers across various sectors. Its scholarship programme has supported thousands of students since 1996.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}