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MNRB Holdings has distributed nearly RM600,000 across six schools nationwide through its Lestari Cemerlang Programme, a corporate social responsibility initiative launched in 2011 that emphasises academic excellence and student development.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has awarded the 2026 Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarships to 14 recipients at a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur. Seven will pursue PhDs while seven pursue Master's research degrees, with four studying at international universities.
The Penang Future Foundation has distributed RM47.7 million in scholarships to 863 students since its establishment in 2015, with applications now open for the 2026 intake across STEM and professional fields.