|
JHEP advances SDG 1 (No Poverty), Indicator 1.3.5
Pauh, Perlis — The Student Affairs Department (JHEP), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) is committed to ensuring that financial hardship does not derail a student’s education—Malaysian or international. In 2024, JHEP disbursed RM1,943,852.75 in aid to 7,090 recipients through universal Welfare and Health schemes, a safety net that also covers international students (HEPA Annual Report 2024, p. 31).
Universal Welfare & Health Assistance
- Welfare Scheme: RM1,805,115.00 to 6,735 recipients
- Health Scheme: RM138,737.75 to 355 recipients
These university-wide provisions cushion students against acute financial and health-related shocks, helping them stay enrolled, progress, and complete their degrees.
Proactive Outreach: “We’re Here to Support You”
To make access clear and immediate, JHEP communicates support options directly to international students via email (Subject: “Attention International Students – We’re Here to Support You!”), outlining practical assistance and how to apply via e-Tabung UniMAP.
What we can help you with:
- Excellence Incentive Scheme (recognising outstanding achievements)
- Laptop Loan / Repair Assistance
- FoodBankSiswa@UniMAP (free food / essential groceries)
- Eyeglasses Purchase Scheme
- Personal Protective Equipment Assistance (e.g., safety boots)
- UniMAP Kasih (general welfare support)
- Outstanding Fees Assistance
- Bereavement Assistance
- Compassionate Contribution for Hospital Treatment
- Free Meal Coupons During Exams
- Disaster Relief Assistance (storm, flood, fire)
How to apply (e-Tabung):
- Complete required details · 2) Attach supporting documents · 3) Click Submit
Contact: 04-941 4430 / 4431 · This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
How This Supports SDG 1 (No Poverty), Indicator 1.3.5
What we support: SDG 1, Indicator 1.3.5 — Low/lower-middle income countries student support.
How we support it: By operating universal welfare and health schemes that include international students, and by actively informing them of available aid and simple application steps, JHEP reduces financial hardship for students from low/lower-middle-income countries, enabling them to continue and complete their studies.
2024 At-a-Glance
- Total aid disbursed: RM1,943,852.75 · Total recipients: 7,090 (p. 30)
- Welfare: RM1,805,115 · 6,735 recipients (p. 30)
- Health: RM138,737.75 · 355 recipients (p. 30)
Source: HEPA Annual Report 2024
|
