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BPMB Awards Record 18 BAGUS Scholarships as Investment Surpasses RM17 Million

By Abigail Cheong3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 26 August 2026 – Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB) has awarded scholarships to 18 outstanding Malaysian students under its BPMB Award of Group’s Undergraduate Scholarship (BAGUS) 2026 initiative, marking the programme’s largest annual cohort since its launch in 2013.

The latest intake takes BPMB’s cumulative scholarship investment beyond RM17 million and brings the number of undergraduate scholars supported by the development financial institution to nearly 70. The programme is positioning education as a strategic investment in Malaysia’s future workforce, particularly in banking, finance and other industries central to national development.

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  • I am Abigail, a journalist at The Ledger Asia, covering business and finance with a focus on the Malaysian Stock Market and key economic developments across Asia. Known for clear, accessible reporting, I deliver insights that help readers understand market trends, corporate movements, and regional news shaping the Asian economy.