Aid to be credited into students' accounts
PUTRAJAYA: The 2019 Higher Education Student Aid (BPPT) of RM100 will be channeled through the Bank Rakyat Student Discount Card in stages beginning yesterday.
A total of 1.2 million students would benefit from the RM120 million allocation, the Education Ministry said in a statement yesterday.
"For students who already have the Bank Rakyat Student Discount Card, the money will be credited into the students' accounts in stages beginning from March 28. Those still without the discount card, may submit their application through the Bank Rakyat portal beginning April 1, 2019," it said.
Students who meet the criteria may check their status through the Bank Rakyat portal http:// www.bankrakyat.com.my/bppt beginning yesterday.
According to the statement if "NO RECORD" is shown on their status, the students should inform the Student Affairs Division of the respective educational institutions to update MyMohes data latest by April 28, 2019.
Meanwhile in Seremban, 60 Negeri Sembilan students studying at public higher institutions of learning (IPTA) and polytechnics today received the 'B40 Student Cost of Living Aid' for a one-year period. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians can show their commitment to the planet and stand united with millions of others during this year's Earth Hour campaign by using special customised stickers #myearthhour2019 on the world's leading short video platform, Tik Tok.
TikTok in a statement yesterday said it launched the #myearthhour2019 challenge in collaboration with Earth Hour Malaysia, with the aim of raising awareness of the important role of nature in everyday life.
“As a global partner of Earth Hour, TikTok aims to use the power of technology to further the NGO's cause for earth conservation and has introduced special customised stickers.
“Local influencers and celebrities including Nabilah Ali Dally (Bella Dally), Intan Najuwa, Amar Baharin and Thomas have used these stickers to promote the #myearthhour2019 campaign,” the statement said.
The Earth Hour campaign has also caught the attention of Malaysian badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei, who is a keen conservationist himself.
“Earth conservation plays a very important role, especially for the benefit of the younger generation. Earth Hour is a great opportunity for me to be part of a strong movement that aims to raise awareness of the importance of protecting our environment,” he said.
This year, Earth Hour invites everyone across the world to show their solidarity towards planet Earth by turning off their lights for an hour on March 30 at 8.30 pm (local time).
Promoting environmental awareness with #myearthhour2019