Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, wife of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Bandar Tun Razak, emphasized the importance of contributions from NGOs and the private sector to provide school supplies for low-income families. She stated that this initiative would prevent students from dropping out due to financial constraints and serve as an investment in the nation's future.
More non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and private sector entities are encouraged to contribute to school supplies to alleviate the burden on low-income families. The wife of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Bandar Tun Razak, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, said this initiative could prevent students from dropping out due to financial issues and is seen as an investment in the country's future.
She said, “Our country is developing various types of education, especially in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital fields, so if we specifically focus on educating our children in these areas, (it will not be a loss) if we invest now. (In the long run) we will have a workforce and the skills so that those who invest will be able to (benefit) ... this is a win-win situation for everyone,” She said this after presenting contributions at the Back to School Program and the handover of special contributions to the Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) of schools in Bandar Tun Razak Parliament for 2025 here today. A total of 1,000 secondary and primary school students in the Parliament received contributions of school bags from the MyPrihatin Foundation and RM100 clothing vouchers from Amanah Iktiar Malaysia, Tenaga Nasional Berhad and Yayasan Gerbang Bandar Tun Razak, while 23 PTAs received a total contribution of RM115,000. Earlier in her speech, Dr Wan Azizah expressed gratitude for the generosity of contributors in helping those in need as one of the efforts to ensure the well-being and welfare of the people in line with the national agenda of Building Malaysia MADANI. She said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is very concerned about education and is very aware and caring towards the underprivileged with various government initiatives focusing on education and social welfare. “Education is an important ticket to changing lives, so instill a love for knowledge in yourselves and for parents, give encouragement and full support to your children to continue their studies to the highest level,” she said.
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