KLANG, Jan 13 — Yayasan Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI continues to empower youth through sponsorship under the Hero-in-Auto Scholarship, amounting to RM115,000 for eight students of Carsome Academy.
The foundation's group chief executive officer Dato' Saipolyazan M Yusop said the sponsorship includes tuition fees, learning equipment, insurance coverage, living allowances, and career development modules.
“Part of this funding also utilises MBI’s wakalah zakat funds channelled under the asnaf fisabilillah category, in line with zakat governance principles that support the social development agenda.
“We hope this funding will enable students to focus fully on their studies and skills training, while also helping them to develop their careers,” he said.
Saipolyazan was speaking to Media Selangor after Yayasan MBI's scholarship award presentation ceremony at the Carsome Certified Lab in Bukit Raja. It was officiated by Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari, who presented the scholarships to the eight recipients.
Commenting on Carsome Academy, he said job placement within the automotive company is guaranteed, and its efforts to expand industry networks with various vehicle brands are a highly positive step.
“I greatly appreciate Carsome’s efforts in expanding its industry network. This gives confidence that the future of students here is well assured,” Saipolyazan said.
Meanwhile, Carsome Academy chief executive officer Teoh Jiun Ee said the collaboration with MBI reflects a shared goal of providing genuine opportunities for Malaysian youth.
“By equipping young people with relevant industry skills and practical experience, this programme not only transforms their lives, but also strengthens the country’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem and produces a skilled workforce that is ready for the future, particularly in the automotive sector,” he said.
