Kuala lumpur: The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) will work closely with all stakeholders to ensure that the scholarship and free education initiative for 10,000 students from hardcore poor families under the Malaysia Higher Education Blueprint (RPTM) 2026-2035 is implemented effectively and reaches the intended beneficiaries.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, PTPTN's chairman, Datuk Seri Norliza Abdul Rahim, emphasized that nearly doubling the number of recipients will provide more children from underprivileged families with the opportunity to pursue higher education. This initiative aims to break the cycle of poverty through education, acting as a key driver of social mobility and the development of the nation's human capital.

Datuk Seri Norliza added that the announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the RPTM launch reflects the Government's commitment under the MADANI agenda to ensure inclusive, equitable, and high-quality access to higher education for all, particularly those from hardcore poor families.

The Prime Minister, in his address at the RPTM launch on Tuesday, stated that the PTPTN free education initiative will now benefit 10,000 students from hardcore poor families registered in the e-Kasih database, an increase from the 5,800 students previously covered under the 2026 Budget.