{
  "id": 4084944,
  "title": "UiTM must remain accessible to underprivileged Bumiputera students, says Sultan Sharafuddin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/uitm-must-remain-accessible-to-underprivileged-bumiputera-students",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T02:39:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/29/uitm-must-remain-accessible-to-underprivileged-bumiputera-students-says-sultan-sharafuddin/233125"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 29, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah emphasized the importance of maintaining accessibility to Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) for lower-income Malay and Bumiputera students, ensuring social mobility and equal opportunity. The Sultan's remarks were made during UiTM's 2026 Royal Address at Dewan Konsert Seri Budiman, attended by the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor and Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.\n\nSultan Sharafuddin highlighted that UiTM, originally established in 1965 with just 219 students and 11 lecturers, has grown into one of the largest higher learning institutions in the country, producing over 40,000 graduates annually and boasting an alumni network exceeding one million people. He proposed a monthly contribution of RM10 or RM100 annually from alumni to support the institution's growth and assist financially struggling students, with the potential to raise up to RM100 million annually.\n\nThe Sultan stressed that UiTM graduates are found in various professions, including accountants, engineers, doctors, lawyers, artists, and leaders in multiple fields, contributing to national development. He noted that the institution's success extends beyond sheer numbers to its transformative impact on the lives of individuals and the nation.",
  "summary": "SHAH ALAM, Aug 29 — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah wants Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) to rem...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : UiTM Must Remain Accessible To Underprivileged Bumiputera Students - Sultan Sharafuddin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/general-uitm-must-remain-accessible-to-underprivileged-bumiputera",
        "published": "2026-08-28T13:30:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Poor Bumiputeras mustn’t be left behind at UiTM, says sultan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/poor-bumiputeras-mustnt-be-left-behind-at-uitm-says-sultan",
        "published": "2026-08-28T16:06:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Govt to continue upholding UiTM's role in Bumiputera development – Zambry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/govt-to-continue-upholding-uitms-role-in-bumiputera-development-zambry",
        "published": "2026-08-28T16:41:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Govt to continue upholding UiTM’s role in Bumiputera development, says Zambry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/govt-to-continue-upholding-uitms-role-in-bumiputera-development-says",
        "published": "2026-08-29T02:27:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}