A pair of twins receive laptops and Early Education Assistance from UMPSA

KUANTAN, 15 July 2024 – Twins who recently graduated from the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Pelabuhan, Nur Fatin Ariena Zaidi and Nur Fatin Ariesa Zaidi, were pleasantly surprised by a visit from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA). 

The visit was to present them with laptops and Early Education Assistance in preparation for their upcoming registration as new UMPSA diploma programme students on 27 July 2024.

The twins, who are also participants in the Menara Gading Al-Sultan Abdullah Academic Programme, received the donations from UMPSA's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dato' Ts. Dr. Yuserrie Zainuddin, at their sister’s residence in Beserah.

Professor Dato' Ts. Dr. Yuserrie mentioned that the UMPSA Foundation has allocated RM200,000.00 in Early Education Assistance funds and excellence incentives for students who choose UMPSA as their first choice university.

"This contribution is specifically for students from underprivileged families who meet the specified criteria. 

UMPSA has identified students in need, and currently, several groups from the UMPSA Foundation Squad and the Student Affairs and Alumni Department (JHEPA) staff are moving across every state, including Sabah and Sarawak, to deliver assistance and facilitate registration matters, especially for those living in remote areas.

"We hope that students who have accepted the offer at UMPSA, if they face any problems, can contact the UMPSA Foundation to get the necessary information and help," he said, while visiting the families of the beneficiaries.

Meanwhile, twins Fatin Ariena Zaidi and Nur Fatin Ariesa Zaidi expressed their happiness and eagerness to register as students, having been offered a place in the Industrial Science Diploma programme, which begins on 27th July at UMPSA Gambang Campus.

Fatin Ariena shared that her family was surprised by the presence of UMPSA staff at their home and were grateful for the donations of laptops, cash, and aid kits.

Also present were the Chief Executive Officer of the UMPSA Foundation, Mohd Jamil Mohd Jaafar; General Manager of the of Student Affairs and Alumni Department (JHEPA), Haryani Abdullah; Manager of the Chancellery Department, Muhammad Faisal Mohd Yasin; and Director of the Centre for Corporate Communications, Mimi Rabita Abd Wahit.

By: Nor Salwana Mohammad Idris, Centre for Corporate Communications

Translation by: Aminatul Nor Mohamed Said, UMPSA Career Centre (UMPSACC)