Kuala lumpur: More than 2,800 students have graduated through the Peneraju Tunas Geliga and Peneraju Tunas Potensi programmes under Yayasan Peneraju (YP), which supported Bumiputera youths at different stages of their educational journey.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, YP's 2025 impact study showed that 93.8 per cent of surveyed Tunas Potensi graduates secured employment, while 23.4 per cent progressed to Master's or doctoral studies. Among surveyed Tunas Geliga alumni, 82 per cent advanced to diploma or degree studies, reflecting the programmes' contribution towards expanding educational opportunities and strengthening upward mobility among Bumiputera youths.
YP stated that Peneraju Tunas Geliga focused on secondary school students by opening doors to boarding schools while providing camps and holistic development opportunities designed to build confidence, leadership skills, and aspirations beyond their immediate surroundings. Of the 1,415 students enrolled in the programme, 1,286 completed their studies.
YP added that Peneraju Tunas Potensi supported Bumiputera youths pursuing higher education at local and international institutions, with 1,538 of the 1,638 scholars enrolled having graduated. Among the notable success stories is Johanes Dedi Kanchau from Engkilili, Sarawak, whose father sold two turtles to cover transportation costs for his interview for the Peneraju Tunas Potensi programme in Kuching. Johanes is currently pursuing a PhD in Medicine (Cardiology) at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).
Another alumnus, Nazrul Adrian Abdullah from Terengganu, used the Peneraju Tunas Potensi platform to pursue a Master of Pharmacy at University College London (UCL) and currently serves as a lead pharmacist in London. Nazrul contributed to articles published in the Journal of Chemical Education in the United States.
Meanwhile, Enggelia Machop from Sungai Rajang, Kapit, Sarawak, overcame personal doubts after attending the Peneraju Tunas Geliga camp. She recently graduated with First Class Honours from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI).
YP's chief executive officer, Ibrahim Sani, stated that since its establishment in 2011, YP has benefited over 93,000 individuals nationwide through various talent development initiatives. He emphasized the agency's commitment to strengthening Bumiputera competitiveness and participation in high-value professional and technology fields.
Ibrahim highlighted YP's alignment with Ekonomi MADANI, PuTERA35, and the 13th Malaysia Plan, focusing on developing more Bumiputera talents for high-skilled careers and supporting the goal of producing 10,000 value creators and reaching 100,000 talents by 2030. For more details regarding YP's financing schemes, professional certifications, and technology programmes, visit its official website peneraju.org.