“Assistance for secondary school students is currently being refined, including the possibility of it being implemented in the form of in-kind support or education savings. Mustapha said the government is also considering collaboration with the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) to establish a National Education Savings Scheme (SSPN) account for eligible secondary school students. “For primary school recipients, assistance is provided in the form of RM500 vouchers for the purchase of school uniforms and supplies. Assistance for secondary school students, which is still in the implementation phase, is also planned at the same value,” he said. Meanwhile, Mustapha said the government is also channelling approximately RM62 million in 2026 BAP to 413,380 students across 1,460 schools throughout Sarawak.

Source: The Edge Markets January 12, 2026 04:21 UTC