Berita Harian launches bursary, mentorship programme for students

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad (fourth from right) with (from left) Nur Sarah Binte Yusman, sister of a recipient not present, AMP Singapore executive director Mohksin Rashid, Ustaz Fathurrahman Dawoed, recipients Syahmi Akmal Hakim Bin Mohamad Ismail, Ahmad Mussodaq Ahmad Mazhar, Haifa binte Norhaizal and BH Editor, Nazry Mokhta.

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Published Oct 09, 2026, 10:15 PM

Updated Oct 09, 2026, 10:15 PM

SINGAPORE – Malay-language daily Berita Harian (BH) has launched a bursary and mentorship programme for students from lower-income families pursuing media and communications or Malay studies at polytechnics and universities.

Introduced in partnership with AMP Singapore, the annual programme also offers recipients opportunities to undertake internships in the BH newsroom.

The initiative was announced by BH editor Nazry Mokhtar at the inaugural BH-AMP Education Bursary presentation ceremony at the SPH Auditorium on Oct 9.

Nazry said the programme aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and the workplace, while reflecting BH’s commitment to serving the Malay/Muslim community beyond its role as a news organisation.

Four students pursuing studies in the two fields received bursaries from Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad , who was the guest of honour at the ceremony .

Under the scheme, polytechnic students receive $1,500 each, while university students get $2,500 each.

Elaborating on the initiative, Nazry said: “Some may wonder why BH, a media organisation, has taken the initiative to organise a charity golf event and offer bursaries.

“The answer is simple. BH wants to continue giving back to the community that has supported us over the years, while strengthening our ties with the community. BH does more than just report the news. We are also part of the larger Malay/Muslim community in Singapore.”

In his speech, Zaqy praised the partnership for helping students succeed.

“This is the spirit of compassion that we want to continue nurturing. It is not just about providing assistance, but opening doors. It is not just about celebrating success, but helping more people succeed,” he said.

Zaqy also stressed the importance of ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their potential and pursue their aspirations.

“They have already shown their determination to succeed. Our responsibility is to help pave the way for them. We should not limit our children’s aspirations. Instead, we must give them the confidence to go further,” he said.

Beyond financial assistance, recipients will have opportunities to broaden their knowledge and gain practical experience outside the classroom, Nazry said.

“Through this bursary, recipients will have the opportunity to receive mentorship from BH journalists, participate in learning journeys and undertake internships in our newsroom.

“We want to bridge the gap between education and the working world so that you will be better prepared and more confident when you embark on your careers,” he said.

Nazry said the programme would be held annually and expressed hope that additional funding from sponsors would allow it to reach more students.

AMP Singapore executive director Mohksin Rashid said the partnership with BH was meaningful as it brought together two organisations that have long served the community through different but complementary approaches.

“By focusing on students pursuing Malay studies and media and communications, we also want to highlight the importance of these fields in shaping community narratives, preserving heritage, and nurturing future leaders and communications professionals,” he said.

Mohksin added that the financial assistance would help encourage more students to pursue studies in these fields.

On the selection criteria, he said the bursary takes into account not only academic performance but also resilience, leadership qualities and a commitment to giving back to the community.

The four recipients include two National University of Singapore students: Ahmad Musoddaq Ahmad Mazhar, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Communications and New Media, and Syahmi Akmal Hakim Mohamad Ismail, a Malay Studies undergraduate.

The other two recipients are Haifa Norhaizal, a diploma in media communication management student at Nanyang Polytechnic, and Siti Nur Syahirah Yusman, who is pursuing a diploma in education (Malay language) at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University.

The bursary is funded by proceeds from the BH-AMP Charity Golf tournament held in July 2025, which raised more than $271,000.

About $48,000 has been set aside for the bursary, with $8,000 to be disbursed annually until 2031, or until the fund is fully utilised.

To qualify for the bursary, applicants must be Singapore citizens of Malay ethnicity and Muslim faith, with a gross monthly household income of no more than $3,500 or a per capita household income of $700.

负责穆斯林事务的代理部长 Zaqy Mohamad（右四）与（左起）Nur Sarah Binte Yusman（未出席的获奖者的妹妹）、AMP 新加坡执行董事 Mohksin Rashid、Ustaz Fathurrahman Dawoed、获奖者 Syahmi Akmal Hakim Bin Mohamad Ismail、Ahmad Mussodaq Ahmad Mazhar、Haifa binte Norhaizal 和 BH 编辑 Nazry Mokhta。

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发布于 2026 年 10 月 9 日晚上 10:15

更新于2026年10月9日晚上10:15

新加坡——马来语日报《每日新闻报》(Berita Harian，简称BH)推出了一项助学金和指导计划，旨在帮助来自低收入家庭、在理工学院和大学攻读媒体与传播或马来语研究专业的学生。

该年度计划由 AMP Singapore 合作推出，还为获奖者提供在 BH 新闻编辑室实习的机会。

该倡议由BH编辑Nazry Mokhtar于10月9日在SPH礼堂举行的首届BH-AMP教育奖学金颁奖典礼上宣布。

纳兹里表示，该计划旨在弥合学术学习与工作场所之间的差距，同时体现了BH除了作为新闻机构之外，还致力于服务马来/穆斯林社区的承诺。

四名攻读这两个领域的学生获得了穆斯林事务代理部长扎基·穆罕默德颁发的奖学金，扎基·穆罕默德是此次仪式的特邀嘉宾。

根据该计划，理工学院学生每人可获得 1500 美元，而大学生每人可获得 2500 美元。

纳兹里进一步阐述了这项倡议：“有些人可能会疑惑，为什么BH这家媒体机构会主动组织慈善高尔夫球赛并提供助学金。

“答案很简单。BH希望继续回馈多年来支持我们的社区，同时加强与社区的联系。BH不仅仅是新闻媒体，我们也是新加坡马来/穆斯林社区的一份子。”

扎基在讲话中赞扬了这种合作关系，认为它有助于学生取得成功。

他说：“这正是我们想要继续发扬的同情心。这不仅仅是提供帮助，更是为他们打开机会之门。这不仅仅是庆祝成功，更是帮助更多的人获得成功。”

扎基还强调，必须确保每个孩子都有机会发挥自己的潜力，追求自己的梦想。

“他们已经展现出了成功的决心。我们的责任是帮助他们铺平道路。我们不应该限制孩子们的抱负。相反，我们必须给予他们信心，让他们走得更远，”他说。

纳兹里表示，除了经济援助外，受助者还将有机会拓宽知识面，并在课堂之外获得实践经验。

“通过这项奖学金，获奖者将有机会获得 BH 记者的指导，参与学习之旅，并在我们的新闻编辑室进行实习。

他说：“我们希望弥合教育与工作世界之间的差距，以便你们在开始职业生涯时能够做好更充分的准备，并更有信心。”

纳兹里表示，该项目将每年举办一次，并希望赞助商的额外资金能够使其惠及更多学生。

AMP新加坡执行董事莫克辛·拉希德表示，与BH的合作意义重大，因为它将两个长期以来通过不同但互补的方式服务于社区的组织联系到了一起。

他说：“通过重点关注攻读马来研究和媒体传播专业的学生，​​我们也想强调这些领域在塑造社区叙事、保护文化遗产以及培养未来领导者和传播专业人士方面的重要性。”

莫克辛补充说，财政援助将有助于鼓励更多学生攻读这些领域的学位。

关于评选标准，他表示，奖学金不仅考虑学业成绩，还考虑韧性、领导才能以及回馈社会的承诺。

四位获奖者中包括两名新加坡国立大学的学生：艾哈迈德·穆索达克·艾哈迈德·马扎尔，他正在攻读传播与新媒体社会科学（荣誉）学士学位；以及沙米·阿克马尔·哈基姆·穆罕默德·伊斯梅尔，他是一名马来研究专业的本科生。

另外两位获奖者分别是南洋理工学院媒体传播管理文凭课程学生海法·诺海扎尔，以及南洋理工大学国立教育学院马来语教育文凭课程学生西蒂·努尔·沙希拉·尤斯曼。

该奖学金的资金来源于 2025 年 7 月举行的 BH-AMP 慈善高尔夫锦标赛的收益，该锦标赛筹集了超过 271,000 美元。

已拨出约 48,000 美元作为助学金，每年发放 8,000 美元，直至 2031 年或资金全部用完为止。

要获得助学金，申请人必须是新加坡公民，马来族裔，穆斯林，家庭月总收入不超过 3,500 美元，或人均家庭收入不超过 700 美元。