STUDENTS are grateful to have a physical event to get to know their future higher education institutions during the Jom Masuk IPT programme held at the Aspirasi Keluarga Malaysia (AKM) event.
Diploma student Nadhira Azahira, 20, who is undergoing her final year at Politeknik Nilai in Negri Sembilan, said she was still considering which tertiary institution she should apply to and the event had provided her with much-needed information.
"I was told by friends there would be a programme for students here. True enough, at this event, I am able to speak to university representatives.
"The university that I am considering also set up a booth and I would like to ask questions about their courses.
"This is much better than browsing through the Internet because I will spend the next four years at university and it is an opportunity for me to consider the options even though I have a list universities," she said.
Afham Ahmad, 20, was also looking for universities to pursue his degree.
"It's still too early for me to apply as I am still undergoing my diploma, at a private university but it wouldn't hurt to check out what the tertiary institutions can offer such as scholarships and other programmes.
"What I am looking for is to learn more about the universities through their representatives here and this would help me to plan my education.
"So far, there are more public universities here, such as Universiti Malaya, which is one of the top institutions in the country. So, I would like to know more about them," he said.
Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) representative Major Noorasma Ahmad said the event provided universities a platorm to meet with potential students after two years of curbs on physical events due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
"We have several physical activities the students must partake in and because of the pandemic, we are having a challenge to get them to undergo the necessary activities.
"Starting today, UPNM has two booths, one for the intake of cadets and another for normal intake students.
"We would like advise students who are hoping to apply to UPNM especially as a cadet to be ready physical and mentally as we are considered as one of the frontliners of the country.
"I would like to encourage everyone to visit our booths and learn more about UPNM and we are prepared for any questions," she said.
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) higher education pre-diploma programme director Associate Professor Dr Aini Jaapar said the event would help tertiary instituions provide extensive information to future students.
"The event gives an opportunity for UiTM to promote all the programmes for people from all walks of life. We would explain what courses, scholarships and assistance are available at the university.
"We are so happy and blessed that we are able to meet with the public and we can help candidates to register with UiTM for the March 2022 intake," she said.
The Jom Masuk IPT programme will be held until 10pm on Sunday. The programme features 20 public universities, and also offers talkshow programmes, performances and lucky draws.
Those who prefer to participate virtually can also visit Kemasukan BPKP JPT on Facebook.