KLUANG, Sept 13 — The Education Ministry (MOE) will propose an allocation for the Form Six student allowance in Budget 2025.
Its minister Fadhlina Sidek said the MOE is committed to advocating for the welfare of Form Six students to ensure they receive their rightful education.
“This allocation will be included in the 2025 Budget. Whether we secure the funding or not, we will fight for all our children. Additionally, we are also exploring other matters, such as the expansion of the Federal Scholarship.
“Previously, the Federal Scholarship was only available to the hardcore poor, but we are requesting an expansion to include other levels so that more children can benefit,” she said.
Fadhlina was speaking during a question and answer session with the local community at the Malaysia Inspiration (IM) programme, at SMK Tengku Aris Bendahara today.
Also present was Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Previously, she said the MOE was still detailing the proposal to provide the allowance as part of efforts to rebrand Form Six education in the country.
The IM programme, held for the first time, provides a platform for the local community to participate in a question and answer session with the ministers and offers an opportunity for the public to learn more about the ministries through a more informal approach.
— Bernama
