PUTRAJAYA, April 14 (Bernama) — A total of 4,165 students from public higher education institutions (IPTA) and private higher education institutions (IPTS) have been identified as eligible to receive financial assistance under the IPT 5.0 programme after meeting the stipulated eligibility requirements.
The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA) in a statement today announced that the disbursement of funds has begun in stages starting April 9 to approved recipients.
“The full list of students will be uploaded through the official portal and MITRA social media pages starting today,” said MITRA.
The IPT 5.0 programme is part of MITRA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen access to higher education among the Malaysian Indian community to ease their financial burden, especially at the initial stage of entry.
The eligibility requirements set for IPT 5.0 aid recipients include being from B40 families, pursuing studies at the diploma and bachelor’s degree levels, being first-year students for the 2025/2026 Academic Session only and submitting complete application documents.
Any questions regarding IPT 5.0 can be directed to MITRA officers at 03-88866192 from 9 am to 5 pm on weekdays or email spl@mitra.gov.my.
MITRA also stressed its continued commitment to ensuring more inclusive and equitable educational opportunities, in line with efforts to produce competitive and highly skilled human capital.
— BERNAMA