UMNO launched the Malay Education Fund today for underprivileged students to further their studies. 

The fund was launched by party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi during the presidential briefing at Dewan Merdeka, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. 

At the ceremony, Zahid and Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan contributed RM5,000 and RM3,000, respectively, to the fund.

Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said aid through the fund is not only for party members but also for any Malay and Bumiputera student in need. 

“The idea of this Malay Education Fund was mooted by president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in the last Supreme Council meeting.

“...It is to help Malay children in need, like (students) who experienced disaster or tragedy or who want to pursue further education but have problems making advance payments,” Asyraf told reporters after the briefing.

The Mara chairman said the fund will be audited by an authorised body to ensure transparency, the report of which will be available to all quarters. – Bernama, June 7, 2023.