THE BLUEPRINT OF PRE-HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM : A PLATFORM TO UPLIFT THE B40 ECONOMIC POSITION THROUGH ISLAMIC SOCIAL FINANCE

Pre higher education program, UiTM is a special program that provides opportunities for SPM graduates from the B40 and non-B40 groups to pursue their studies in the higher institution through its pre-diploma programs. This unique program is self-funded through voluntary a salary reduction for UiTM staff, as well as several corporate contributions such as Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) and the Institute of Continuing Education and Professional Studies (iCEPS) on a yearly basis. Previously, group B40 is defined as the lowest income group where the family household income is below RM4,000 per month. Currently, it has been increased to RM5,000 in October 2021. Due to their economic standard, the B40 students typically have less access and ability in meeting their family’s needs. This study provides an insights introduction towards the UiTM’s continuous effort in B40 category and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program since 2010. In accommodating the needs of B40 by providing chances to further their tertiary education. The provided blueprint serves as a guide not only to those who were involved and contributed to the process, but also to other organizations, researchers, and others interested in understanding and replicate the implementation, especially in developing countries. Components of zakat and sadaqah also constitute a part in the institutional blueprint for long-term development.

Keyword: Pre-Higher education, B40, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), BluePrint 

1. AINI JAAPAR (PM TS DR)
2. WAN ZURAIDA WAN MOHD ZAIN (TS DR)
3. MADZLINA MAHDZAR (PM DR)
4. LEYLAWATI JOREMI (DR)
5. SITI SALWA SALLEH (DR)
6. SITI SALWA SALLEH (DR)
7. MEGAT AMIRUL AIMAN BIN AZLAN