KOTA SAMARAHAN (Nov 4): The Sarawak government is exploring the most effective way to provide an annual stipend of RM15,000 to students from B40 (low-income) families pursuing studies at public higher education institutions (IPTAs) across Malaysia. Speaking at the third session of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak s (Unimas) 29th Convocation Ceremony here today, Premier Tan Sri Abang [...]
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