Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob interacts with Orang Asli children during a visit to Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Rok in Bera November 20, 2021. — Bernama pic
BERA, Nov 20 – The government has always placed special emphasis on the wellbeing of Orang Asli in the country, including in the aspect of education, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.
He said among the initiatives taken were the Orang Asli Special Admission Pathway to Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) programme which was being studied for implementation next year.
“Such a special pathway and access can open give more opportunities to children of Orang Asli to pursue tertiary education and we are confident to see more of them graduated from UPNM.
“The efficiency and inclusive community of Orang Asli is an important agenda under the principle of Keluarga Malaysia to ensure that they too can shoulder the responsibility to develop the nation with the strong spirit of love for the country.”
Ismail Sabri said this in his speech going on a walkabout in conjunction with Jakoa-UPNM Community Service Programme at Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Rok here today. – Bernama