Perak: Pintas Utama Sdn Bhd has donated nearly RM200,000 worth of laptops to students from underprivileged families to enhance their access to digital learning. The donation was channelled through the Program Kerjasama Wakalah at the Seminar Kecemerlangan SPM 2026 - Skim Biasiswa Pelajaran Baitulmal (SBBP) for the Central Zone, held here for students from underprivileged families.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Pintas Utama Chief Executive Officer Datuk Marhalim Mohamed stated that the contribution was part of the company's efforts to nurture a knowledgeable and competitive generation by providing students with greater access to technology and digital learning. He emphasized the importance of equal access to quality education, stating that laptops are essential learning tools that enable students to access materials, complete assignments, and develop digital skills.
Pintas Utama representatives handed over the 50 laptops in the presence of Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk) chief operating officer Wan Maizura Wan Zahari and Pintas Utama Corporate Affairs Division general manager Rohizan Omar. This contribution followed a previous initiative in Perak, where 30 laptops were donated to students at a programme held at the Ritz Garden Hotel, Manjung, on Aug 26.
Additionally, a day earlier, Pintas Utama distributed essential items and cash contributions to more than 80 asnaf at the Al-Ikhwan Mosque in Tanjong Malim, Perak, in conjunction with the Maulidur Rasul and National Month celebrations. The company aims to ensure that the benefits of wakalah zakat reach those in need, easing the burden on families to provide adequate learning facilities for their children.
Pintas Utama is also involved in several infrastructure projects in Perak, including slope maintenance, repair works, and sewerage system development. Marhalim stated that development should not only focus on infrastructure but should also support human capital development and community well-being. He reiterated the company's commitment to supporting socio-economic development and community well-being, aligning with sustainable development aspirations in Perak and the country.
One of the recipients, Ayuni Natasha Muhammad Zamrud, 17, expressed that the laptop would be particularly useful in helping her prepare for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. Another recipient, Muhammad Fadzli Sharolmuni, 17, shared that the donation was meaningful, as he previously relied on the school computer lab or cybercafe to complete his coursework due to financial constraints following his father's passing and his mother's stroke.