Radium Development Berhad (“Radium”) and Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (“TAR UMT”) proudly announce the awarding of the TARC-Radium Care Student Loan to two outstanding students. This initiative stems from a Memorandum of Understanding signed in January 2023, marking the beginning of a five-year partnership where Radium contributes RM500,000 to the loan scheme, managed by the TAR UMT Student Loan Fund Committee.
The first recipients, Keiscwar Genapathy, a second-year Bachelor of Science in Architecture (Honours) student, and Ariana Gan Yi Wei, a third-year Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Software Systems Development student, were honoured at a ceremony on 5 December 2023 at TAR UMT’s Kuala Lumpur campus.
Radium Development Berhad Group Managing Director Datuk Gary Gan Kah Siong said:
“This milestone event marks a pivotal moment for Radium, solidifying our commitment to community development and education. The TARC-Radium Care Student Loan is more than financial support; it is a testament to our belief that education is the cornerstone of societal progress.”
“By empowering deserving students through this initiative, we are investing in the future, fostering a generation of leaders and contributors who will undoubtedly shape positive change in our communities and beyond. Radium is honoured to play a role in creating meaningful opportunities for these aspiring minds, aligning with our vision of ‘Building Good’, and leaving a lasting impact on the educational landscape,” Datuk Gary Gan added.
TAR UMT President Professor Ir. Dr Lee Sze Wei said: “We are immensely grateful for the collaborative partnership with Radium, which enables us to extend valuable opportunities to students from underserved communities, supporting them in attaining a high-quality tertiary education. Since our inception in 1969 as TAR College, our unwavering commitment to providing tertiary education opportunities for young Malaysians has transcended barriers of race, class, and creed. As we evolved into TAR UMT, one of the nation’s oldest institutions, this collaboration stands as a tangible demonstration of our ongoing role in nurturing Malaysia’s talent. We look forward to continuing this journey with Radium, collectively shaping a brighter future for our students and contributing to the nation’s educational landscape.”
Keiscwar Genapathy, who interned with an architecture firm on Radium’s Desa East Residences project, expressed his gratitude, stating, “This support not only eases my financial burden but fuels my determination to excel academically and give back to my community. Upon graduation, I aspire to obtain my Architectural Registration (Ar) title by completing my part 3 exams, which will then enable me to contribute to my community, and pay forward the generosity shown by the TARC-Radium Care Student Loan, which has been a crucial bridge toward realising my dreams.”
Ariana Gan Yi Wei, who has been balancing part-time jobs and studies, said, “The TARC-Radium Care Student Loan is a lifeline, offering me much-needed financial support, allowing me to reduce my working hours and concentrate on my final year of studies. My ambition is to work in the network field; this loan not only alleviates my financial burden but also empowers me to pursue this vision with full dedication.”
The TAR UMT Student Loans are interest-free and assist students facing financial difficulties in completing their studies. The maximum loan values are RM12,000 for Foundation students, RM10,000 for Degree students, and RM8,000 for Diploma students. Applicants must be full-time foundation, diploma, or bachelor’s degree students at TAR UMT who are financially needy, deserving, and Malaysian citizens.
Recipients of the TARC-Radium Care Student Loan may also be offered an internship with the Radium Group, subject to prior approval from the relevant head of department.
For more information on Radium, please visit www.radiumdevelopment.com
