JHEP advances SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), Indicator 10.6.9

Arau, Perlis — The Student Affairs Department (JHEP) of Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) is committed to ensuring that disability is never a barrier to access, participation, or completion. Through the Ministry of Higher Education’s BKOKU (Bantuan Kewangan Orang Kurang Upaya) scheme, JHEP coordinates targeted financial support so that students with disabilities can study with dignity and stability.

What BKOKU Covers

• Tuition fee payment — Fees are paid directly under the programme’s provisions.
• Monthly living allowance — RM300/month to support essential expenses.
• Open across study modes — Eligible for full-time, part-time, distance, and online learners.
• No income means-testing — The scheme does not consider household income/background, ensuring disability-specific access on principle.

Clear Process, On-Time Disbursement

JHEP manages a standardized, auditable process in line with MOHE requirements:

• SPBB1 / SPBB1a — university submissions for current/new students
• SPBB2 — payment report (tuition & allowance)
• SPBB3 — receipts and disbursement report
  Approvals and fund releases follow an agreed schedule, with a maximum eligibility cap of RM5,000 per student per year under the programme’s guidelines.

Why This Matters for SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)

What we support: SDG 10, Indicator 10.6.9 — “Provide access schemes for people with disabilities such as mentoring or other targeted support.”
How we support it: By operating a disability-specific, targeted support scheme (fees + allowance), open across modes and not means-tested, and by administering a clear, timely disbursement process, JHEP directly advances SDG 10.6.9—reducing financial barriers and enabling students with disabilities to access, persist, and complete their studies.

Need Support?

Students with disabilities may contact JHEP for guidance on BKOKU eligibility, documentation, and timelines.
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. · Tel: 04-941 4430 / 4431

JHEP advances SDG 5 (Gender Equality), Indicator 5.6.6

Pauh, Perlis — The Student Affairs Department (JHEP), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) is expanding meaningful opportunities for women students through a structured ecosystem of mentoring and leadership development. Centred on Program Pemimpin Mahasiswa and Kem Kepimpinan Mahasiswa UniMAP, these mentoring pathways combine staff–student coaching, peer-support circles, and practical leadership clinics that help women build confidence, competencies, and campus impact.

What the Mentoring Looks Like

• Staff–Student Coaching: Guided mentoring with academic and professional advisors focused on goal-setting, communication, and decision-making.
• Peer Mentoring Circles: Small-group, near-peer spaces that provide encouragement, accountability, and problem-solving for academic and co-curricular challenges.
• Leadership Clinics & Camps: Hands-on practice in public speaking, debate, project management, and stakeholder engagement—translating leadership theory into action.
• Pathways into Roles & Service: Participants are supported to step into student leadership roles, competitions, and community service initiatives across faculties.

How This Supports SDG 5 (Gender Equality), Indicator 5.6.6

What we support: Women’s mentoring schemes (SDG 5.6.6).
How we support it: By operating structured, accessible mentoring programmes—blending advisor guidance, peer mentoring, and skills clinics—JHEP creates sustained, practical pathways for women to participate, persist, and progress into leadership and service. This directly advances SDG 5.6.6 on women’s mentoring schemes.

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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

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):

1. 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