{
  "id": 4312092,
  "title": "UPTM helps Pos Kemar youth chart brighter future",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/uptm-helps-pos-kemar-youth-chart-brighter-future",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T00:11:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1521569/uptm-helps-pos-kemar-youth-chart-brighter-future"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Education plays a crucial role in transforming lives and providing the younger generation of Orang Asli in Pos Kemar with the opportunity to lead better future. To facilitate this, the Mara Prihatin—Jejak Aspirasi UPTM @ Pos Kemar programme was launched, offering UPTM students the chance to engage directly with local children and students, while also receiving valuable hands-on experience. UPTM Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Sharifah Syahirah Sy Shiekh highlighted the programme's focus on 'humanity', giving students a chance to contribute to the community and understand the challenges faced by over 5,000 Orang Asli residents in Pos Kemar. The programme aims to inspire over 1,034 local students to pursue higher education and become professionals in various fields. Mara Chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki and Deputy Speaker of Dewan Rakyat Datuk Seri Dr Ramli Mohd Nor were present at the launch, with Asyraf emphasizing Pos Kemar's potential as a model for nurturing Orang Asli students into higher education. The programme's activities included an early childhood education session and the UPTM Mural Project, which not only beautified the school environment but also provided students with early exposure to career options after completing their schooling.",
  "summary": "GERIK: Education is key to transforming lives and giving the Orang Asli younger generation in Pos Kemar a chance at a better future.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mara Prihatin—Jejak Aspirasi UPTM @ Pos Kemar programme launched for Orang Asli youth.",
    "Programme aims to inspire 1,034 local students to pursue higher education.",
    "Activities include early childhood education and UPTM Mural Project."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Mara Prihatin programme helps bridge the gap in education for Orang Asli youth in Pos Kemar, giving them a chance to pursue higher education and better career prospects.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}