IPOH, Feb. 25 -- The Perak government has allocated a total of RM4.75 million to support Perak students pursuing higher education, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

Saarani said the state remains committed to strengthening student welfare through the implementation of self-help assistance, student emergency assistance, and book voucher assistance this year.

"A total of RM4 million has been allocated for self-help assistance and student emergency assistance.

"This is especially for students pursuing studies at the Diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctor of Philosophy levels.

"The self-help assistance is provided according to the level of study - RM500 for Diploma students, RM700 for Bachelor's degree students, RM800 for ...