GEORGE TOWN, Jan 15 — Fourteen Penang college students from low-income backgrounds are the primary recipients of Ancom Crop Care Sdn Bhd’s scholarship programme within the northern state.
Speaking on the award ceremony at present, Ancom Nylex managing director and group chief govt officer Lee Cheun Wei stated the 14 had been chosen primarily based on their tutorial prowess and willpower to succeed regardless of dealing with monetary challenges.
“Their tales aren’t simply tales of adversity however shining examples of perseverance and willpower,” he stated in his speech on the scholarship presentation ceremony at The Wembley Hotel.
He prolonged his thanks to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow for officiating the ceremony and his help for training and the youths of Penang.
“At Ancom Crop Care, we firmly imagine that training just isn’t a privilege however a elementary proper,” he stated.
Later, in his speech, Chow stated the chosen college students had been born in Penang and from financially challenged households.
“I commend the corporate on your dedication in direction of investing in the way forward for Penang by offering alternatives for our youth to pursue their tertiary training in native universities,” he stated.
He stated these scholarships are investments in the way forward for Penang and he’s assured that the younger students will contribute considerably to the state’s progress in future.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (centre), Ancom Crop Care chairman Datuk Abd Hapiz Abdullah and Ancom Crop Care CEO Lee Cheun Wei with the scholarship recipients and their members of the family. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
One of the scholars, Sim Tong Yong, 20, who’s finding out pharmacy in AIMST University, stated the scholarship provides underprivileged college students the chance to further their studies.
“This will assist college students to obtain success in life,” he stated.
Nur Ayuni Dayana Shahrizan, 20, who’s finding out (*14*) banking and finance at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, stated she’s grateful to be awarded the scholarship.
“This will assist relieve the monetary burden on my household and assist me full my studies,” she stated.
Law scholar, B.Tharshini, 22, stated she is grateful to be awarded the scholarship.
“I face numerous monetary difficulties so this can assist me in finishing my studies,” she stated.
Ancom Crop Care has allotted RM1 million over a three-year interval to fund this scholarship programme.
Each scholarship recipient will obtain a most of RM10,000 every for tuition charges over the period of their programmes.
