Rinwood awards RM184,000 in scholarships to 25 Curtin Malaysia students, strengthening support for Sarawakian youth

Miri, Sarawak – 11 November 2026 – Twenty-five deserving students from across Sarawak will receive a boost in pursuing their higher education dreams following the award of RM184,000 in scholarships by Rinwood Pelita (Mukah) Plantation Sdn. Bhd. under its Rinwood Academic Merit Scholarship programme.

The initiative, which supports academically outstanding students from B40 households, underscores the company’s continued commitment to making higher education more accessible while investing in the potential of Sarawak’s next generation.

The scholarships were awarded to students enrolling at Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) for the 2026 intake. They were presented by Charles Tan, Regional Director of Inquota Education Services (IES) Sdn. Bhd., who represented Hii Wei Wen, Chairman of the Education Unit of Rinwood Pelita (Mukah) Plantation Sdn. Bhd.

In his address, Hii emphasised that investing in young people through education was one of the most meaningful ways to strengthen communities and create opportunities for the future.

“At Rinwood Pelita, we firmly believe that investing in our youth is an investment in the future of our communities. We are committed to supporting the younger generation and providing them with opportunities to pursue their aspirations through education,” he said in his speech, delivered on his behalf by Tan.

By easing the financial demands of university education, the scholarship aims to give talented students greater opportunities to focus on their studies, develop their capabilities and work towards their career aspirations.

Hii added that Rinwood Pelita (Mukah) Plantation hoped the programme would create a lasting positive impact by empowering young Sarawakians, strengthening communities and contributing to the state’s long-term development.

“Together, let us invest in our youth and create a brighter future for Sarawak,” he said.

Eddie Chai, Assistant Manager of Student Recruitment and Business Development (Campus), under the Future Student and External Engagement Department at Curtin Malaysia, commended Rinwood Pelita (Mukah) Plantation for its continued investment in education and the development of local talent.

“We are grateful for Rinwood Pelita’s confidence in Curtin Malaysia as a partner in developing future graduates. Through this scholarship, students are given the opportunity to pursue their academic goals and acquire the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to contribute meaningfully to society,” he said.

The 25 recipients are outstanding SPM achievers from communities across Sarawak, including Miri, Bintulu, Sibu, Limbang, Kuching and Sri Aman. They represent a diverse range of secondary schools, including SMK Lutong, SMK Chung Hua Miri, SMK Merbau Miri, SMK Taman Tunku, Riam Road Secondary School, SMK Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Gapor (Sri Aman), SMK Chung Hua Sibu, SMK Methodist Sibu, SMK Limbang and St. Joseph’s Private Secondary School, Kuching.

Applications for the 2027 Rinwood Academic Merit Scholarship are now open and will close on 30 May 2027.

Eligible students with excellent SPM results are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to pursue their higher education at Curtin Malaysia.

Through initiatives such as this, Rinwood Pelita (Mukah) Plantation continues to demonstrate the role that corporate-community partnerships can play in nurturing talent, widening educational opportunities and building a stronger future for Sarawak.

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Charles Tan (centre) addresses recipients of the 2026 Rinwood Academic Merit Scholarship at the presentation ceremony.

Eddie Chai (back row, right) and Charles Tan (back row, centre) with the 2026 Rinwood Academic Merit Scholarship recipients.