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PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE TO THRIVE The Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS) is just one of the many schemes administered by MENDAKI to support the educational journey of students, particularly those at the institutes of higher learning. Established through an annual government grant to MENDAKI since AY1991/1992, TTFS is part of the Government’s constitutional commitment to protect, safeguard, support, foster and promote the educational interests of the Malays and Malay Descents , as education is seen as the most effective lever towards securing the progress and socio-economic advancement in the community. Over the years, TTFS has undergone various revisions to stay relevant and effective in supporting more Malay students in changing times. 1Malay Descents include: Acehnese, Ambonese, Batak, Bugis, Banjarese, Boyanese, Butonese, Dusun, Dayak, Iban, Indonesia, Javanese, Kadazan, Kelabit, Minangkabau, Murut, Makasarese, Melanau, Sumatran, Sundanese, and Other Indonesian Extract. CELEBRATING SUCCESS IN DIVERSE FIELDS MENDAKI ANNUAL REPORT 2019 46