MARA's boss tells poor kids not to turn down their science college spot. Chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said students getting offers to MARA Junior Science Colleges, or MRSM, should not say no just because of money problems. He posted on Facebook that help exists through programs like BUDI MARA. He mentioned a specific family in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, where the father is injured and the mom cares for four kids. Their child got into MRSM Jeli, but they thought about refusing due to the costs.
Asyraf Wajdi, who is also Umno's Secretary-General, said he acted fast. He called the local Umno division head, Datuk Noor Hariri Mohamed Noor, to pay the upfront fees. He promised to handle the rest of the expenses himself while working with MARA. The BUDI MARA program is meant to support eligible students from lower-income groups, known as B40, who study at these colleges. MARA policy requires at least sixty percent of MRSM students come from the B40 demographic.
Asyraf Wajdi, who is also Umno's Secretary-General, said he acted fast. He called the local Umno division head, Datuk Noor Hariri Mohamed Noor, to pay the upfront fees. He promised to handle the rest of the expenses himself while working with MARA. The BUDI MARA program is meant to support eligible students from lower-income groups, known as B40, who study at these colleges. MARA policy requires at least sixty percent of MRSM students come from the B40 demographic.
