IPOH, 8th February 2023 – The launching ceremony of the Undergraduate Self-Sufficiency Aid and Emergency Aid  was held at the office of Menteri Besar in Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan.

This aid is one of the initiatives of Tuisyen Cikgu Saarani (TCS) for B40 students. Of the RM2 million, RM1.5 million is earmarked for the Student Self-Support Program and RM0.5 million for Student Emergency Assistance.

Full-time students from the second semester onwards and those studying at diploma and doctoral level at a public universities (IPTA) accredited by the Public Service Department (JPA) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) will receive between RM500 and RM2,000.

Meanwhile, the Undergraduate Emergency Aid is expected to provide a maximum RM5,000 assistance to those affected by a calamity or disaster, depending on the nature of the emergency.

From PKNPk, Datuk Redza Rafiq handed over a contribution of RM200,000.00 for the TCS program. Also contributing to this relief initiative are Lembaga Air Perak (LAP), Perak State Agricultural Development Corporation (SADC), Menteri Besar Corporation (MB Inc) and State Secretary Corporation (SSI).