MARA Looks After Nearly 225,000 Students Within Education Ecosystem – Asyraf Wajdi
KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) not only focuses on the welfare of approximately 45,000 students at Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM), but also ensures the welfare of nearly 225,000 students within the agency’s overall education ecosystem remains protected.
Its Chairman, Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said, the number involves students pursuing studies at various educational and training institutions under MARA’s supervision, including MARA Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions (TVETMARA).
He said, MARA’s education ecosystem also encompasses GiatMARA, MARA College (KM), MARA Professional College (KPM), the German-Malaysian Institute (GMI), Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) and Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), in addition to sponsored students pursuing studies at local and foreign institutions.
“MARA does not only manage the welfare of 45,000 MRSM students, but is responsible for nearly 225,000 students within the overall MARA education ecosystem,” he said via his Facebook page today.
Asyraf said, this responsibility goes beyond academic aspects alone, instead encompassing the provision of learning facilities, character development, student well-being and support throughout the duration of their studies.
He said, this comprehensive approach is in line with MARA’s commitment to produce highly skilled, competitive human capital that meets the needs of the industry and the current job market.
He said, MARA will continue to strengthen the holistic education ecosystem so that every institution under the agency is able to offer quality education and produce high-performing graduates.
“Investment in education and human capital development remains among MARA’s priorities to ensure more Bumiputera children gain access to quality education and training.
“Efforts to empower MARA’s educational institutions will also continue so that they remain relevant with technological developments, industry needs and the nation’s aspirations,” he said.
In that regard, he stressed that MARA is committed to continue looking after the welfare of nearly 225,000 students under its education ecosystem as part of efforts to produce a future generation that is knowledgeable, skilled and able to contribute to the nation’s development.
Astro Awani