The Senior Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin, distributed RM200,000 in school equipment vouchers to 2,000 students from low-income families in the Tambun constituency. The initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on families and support their children's education.
Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin, the Senior Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, disbursed RM200,000 for school equipment vouchers benefiting 2,000 students from B40 families in the Tambun parliamentary constituency. The Tambun Parliamentary Service Centre, in collaboration with the Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK), managed the allocation, providing each eligible student, aged between 7 and 17, with RM100 in assistance.
Shamsul Iskandar stated that this initiative reflects the government's unwavering dedication to alleviating the financial strain on families in Tambun and Malaysia as a whole, particularly in light of escalating commodity prices and other economic challenges. He emphasized that the aid will be progressively increased to support a wider range of students from B40 families, especially within the Tambun parliamentary constituency.The Senior Political Secretary also expressed his hope that private companies and corporate bodies actively engaged in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs will extend their support to this initiative. He believes that collective contributions will significantly benefit these students, particularly in acquiring essential school supplies before the commencement of the new academic term on February 17th. Nooraida Rina Hamidon, a 46-year-old food stall assistant, expressed profound gratitude and relief for the financial assistance, acknowledging that it provides much-needed relief to low-income parents. While recognizing that the amount may not fully cover all school expenses, she emphasized that it significantly reduces the need to deplete personal savings. As a mother of two children, aged 10 and 12, she has been a recipient of this assistance for the past two years.Ahmad Jasni Hashim, a 45-year-old night market trader, commended the government's commitment to easing the financial burden on parents like himself who operate small businesses. He highlighted that the contribution greatly assists him in preparing his three children's school necessities. The aid, coupled with the Early School Assistance provided by the Education Ministry, covers a substantial portion of their school supply expenses, totaling over RM500. His children are aged 8, 12, and 14 respectively
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