It's Budget 2010

Safeguarding Welfare of Students

67. The Government intends to reward students who excel in their studies. For this, the Government will:

First:

Award National Scholarships to 30 crème de la crème students strictly based on merit. These scholarship recipients will further their education in world renowned universities;

Second:

Convert the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans to scholarships for students who graduate with first class honours degree or equivalent, beginning 2010;

Third:

Provide a 50% discount on fares for long-distance services of Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) to students aged 13 and above. A complimentary 1Malaysia student discount card can be obtained from KTMB. This discount will commence 1 January 2010; and

Fourth:

Offer a netbook package, including free broadband service, to university students for RM50 per month for 2 years. This package is cheaper than the current market price. Priority will be given to first year students and those from low-income families. For a start, this package will be offered by Telekom Malaysia to 100,000 local university students, effective 1 January 2010.

(From Ministry of Foreign Affairs, http://www.kln.gov.my/?m_id=44&id=25278)

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My View Point

1. Wow, good news(PTPTN)!! That mean if I can graduate with 1st class honours then i'm free from PTPTN loan????!!!!!!

2. 50% discount for long distance KTMB train fare? See? Now I have one more reason to go Singapore jalan-jalan.

3. Netbook package? Am I entitled???? I'm curious on what type of package are them(Telekom Malaysia) offering..