KITA MEREKA MALAYSIA: YTAR Celebrates 59 Years & Opens 2025 Scholarship Applications

Kuala Lumpur, 7 February 2025 – The Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation (YTAR) marked its 59th anniversary, coinciding with what would have been the 122nd birthday of Malaysia’s founding father and first Prime Minister, Almarhum Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj.

The event, officiated by Yang Berhormat Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, Minister of National Unity, highlighted YTAR’s long-standing commitment to supporting Malaysian students in higher education through scholarships, career development, and leadership training programs.

📢 Major Announcements:

✅ RM22 million in partnership pledges secured since 2020

✅ 2025 Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship is now open for applications (starting 8 February)

✅ Recognition of Pingat Tunku Award recipients for outstanding leadership and community service

🏆 Pingat Tunku Award Winners:

🥇 Gold: Melvin Jangga Anak Rupitan (Computer Science, UNIMAS)

🥇 Gold: Ignatius Joel Nathan (Law, UM)

🥉 Bronze: Siti Sara Binti Salimi (Anthropology & Sociology, UM)

YTAR invites corporations, GLCs, and individuals to support its mission to empower high-potential, deserving youth through sponsorships, mentorship, and career development opportunities.

📌 Scholarship applications are now open! Apply or explore partnership opportunities at www.yayasantar.org.my

📢 YTAR encourages more Malaysians to join the movement for educational empowerment!