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Opening Access, Reducing Inequalities: How UniMAP Tracks and Supports Underrepresented Applicants

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JHEP advances SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), Indicator 10.6.2

Pauh, Perlis — The Student Affairs Department (JHEP), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) is strengthening equitable access to higher education by systematically tracking applications and intakes and coupling that data with targeted pipelines and community outreach for underrepresented groups.

How We Track Admissions

UniMAP maintains official records for every intake cycle, enabling consistent monitoring and early intervention:

  • MSK Diploma intake
  • Bachelor’s intake
  • Appeal (Rayuan) intake

This operational tracking provides the foundation to identify needs early and direct support where it matters most.

Targeted Pipelines for First-Gen/B40

To widen access for applicants from low-income and first-generation backgrounds, UniMAP runs the SULUNG financial-aid programme for first-in-family students—creating a clear entry pathway and continuity of support into enrollment and study. In 2024, SULUNG supported 140 students across three cohorts (1.0: 8; 2.0: 32; 3.0: 100). (p. 34)

Community Outreach That Bridges the Gap

Access is also enabled through outreach and service platforms that connect the university to underserved communities:

  • Suka Perlis student volunteering: 300 students engaged, 1,000 community beneficiaries, RM60,000 sponsorship—demonstrating scalable engagement infrastructure that supports inclusive participation. (p. 34)
  • Kembara@Baling: Jelajah Orang Asli (22/6/2024) — 40 students involved, focused outreach with indigenous communities. (p. 26)

These programmes build trust, raise awareness of pathways, and help potential applicants navigate their route to university life.

Why This Matters for SDG 10.6.2

What we support: SDG 10 — Reduced Inequalities, Indicator 10.6.2: Track applications/admissions of underrepresented groups.
How we support it: By measuring applications and intakes each cycle and linking those data to first-gen/B40 pipelines (SULUNG) and community outreach (Suka Perlis, Orang Asli engagement), UniMAP improves equitable access at the point of entry and supports early retention for underrepresented cohorts.

2024 At-a-Glance

  • Admissions tracking: MSK Diploma, Bachelor’s, Appeal (Rayuan).
  • First-gen/B40 pipeline: SULUNG beneficiaries 140 (1.0: 8; 2.0: 32; 3.0: 100). (p. 33)
  • Outreach: Suka Perlis (300 students, 1,000 community beneficiaries, RM60,000 sponsorship). (p. 33)
  • Indigenous engagement: Kembara@Baling — Jelajah Orang Asli. (p. 25)

Source: HEPA Annual Report 2024