KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has admitted 65.5% of its new students for the 2024-2025 academic session from low-income (B40) households, highlighting its commitment to social justice and inclusivity.
“Additionally, it signifies our determination to open more opportunities for those in need.
“Through a comprehensive inclusive policy, Unimas acts as a bridge connecting the dreams of rural and underprivileged children to the world of higher education.
“As of Dec 25 this year, Unimas is home to 14,073 undergraduate students across 10 faculties,” according to Unimas vice-chancellor Professor Dr Ahmad Hata Rashid.
“More impressively, 45 per cent of that number, or 6,310 students, are from the B40 group.
“This is solid evidence that higher education is not just for the affluent, but also for those with determination and ambition,” he said in a post on his official Facebook page today.
He further explained that for the 2024-2025 intake, of the 4,357 new students accepted, 2,855 or 65.5 per cent are from the B40 group.
“This percentage is not just a statistic. Unimas does not merely focus on numbers. Instead, quality remains a top priority.
“Every student admitted is the best within their capacities, with great potential to contribute to national development.
“Unimas believes that higher education is not just about imparting knowledge but also shaping individuals capable of driving change.”
Prof Ahmad Hata noted that as a university that upholds the value of inclusivity, Unimas will continue to lead this noble effort with a clear vision.
“That is, focusing on making higher education a platform for transformation, uplifting the dignity of families and communities and providing high-quality human capital to drive national development.
“With education, we do not just create individual futures but also the future of the nation and country.
“Unimas stands strong as an institution that positions higher education as a catalyst for change, not only for individuals but also for families and communities.”
He is confident that despite 43 per cent of the population still residing in vast and remote rural areas, Unimas firmly believes that dreams should not be hindered by geography or lack of resources.
