Nurturing
Future Generations
We nurture and empower children and youth to achieve their
fullest potential through capacity-building, promoting local young creative talents and good environmental practices.
Our Programmes
Realising Dreams for a
Better Tomorrow
Better Tomorrow
Introduced in 2018, RHB X-Cel is a holistic Academic Excellence Programme that is endorsed by the Ministry of Education. The programme is for Form 4 and Form 5 students from the underprivileged segment/low income group who have shown potential in excelling in their studies, possess good attitudes and leadership qualities.
Programme Objectives:
- Develop students into holistic individuals through educational and capability-building programmes, in addition to academic excellence programme.
- Provide equal opportunities to the students to excel academically and realise their full potential.
- Provide better opportunity to further their studies at institute of higher learning/vocational colleges, which will enable them to contribute to their families’ social and economic standing.
- Equip the youth with tools and skill sets such as financial skills and soft skills to be holistic individuals, hence increasing their employability.
The Journey of RHB X-Cel Students
1
Introduction of RHB X-Cel Programme in July 2018 upon approval by MOE
Identify eligible schools and eligible B40 Form 4 & Form 5 students from the schools.
2
Selected Form 4 & Form 5 students of participating schools will undergo
- Tuition for 5 selected core subjects
3 mandatory subjects:
- Bahasa Melayu
- English
- Mathematics
Any 2 elective subjects:
- Physics
- Additional Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Science
- Principles of Accounting
- SPM Readiness Workshop as the final preparation
- “Mapping Your Future” seminar
- Motivational sessions
- Other incentives - meal allowance, cash awards for students, cash awards for top performing teachers and schools
3
RHB X-Cel Star Scholarship
- Full/Partial scholarship to further their undergraduate studies at local institutions of higher learning (scholarship includes tuition fees, living allowances, book allowances, registration and medical check-up).
- Go through capability-building and nurture & development training (e.g. English proficiency, soft skills, leadership and motivational)
- Mentor-Mentee Programme
- Opportunity for internship at RHB Banking Group
- Job opportunity with RHB Banking Group
Achievements
2018
Number of schools impacted:
17
schools
6
states
Number of students involved:
Form 4
391
Form 5
414
Total
805
Overall improvement:
10.3%
SPM vs Trial
2019
Number of schools impacted:
21
schools
8
states
Number of students involved:
Form 4
385
Form 5
441
Total
826
Overall improvement:
11.46%
SPM vs Trial
2020
Number of schools impacted:
26
schools
10
states
Number of students involved:
Form 4
421
Form 5
536
Total
957
Overall improvement:
9.51%
SPM vs Trial
2021
Number of schools impacted:
36
schools
14
states
Number of students involved:
Form 4
706
Form 5
796
Total
1,504
Overall improvement:
10.3%
SPM vs Trial
RHB X-Cel Star
RHB X-Cel Star is a scholarship programme to enable the top performers of RHB X-Cel to further
their studies in local institutions of higher learning. Students who obtained a minimum of 7As in
SPM are shortlisted and invited to attend our scholarship interview and assessment sessions.
The scholarship programme also provides capability-building training in an effort to develop the
scholars into holistic individuals and future leaders.
their studies in local institutions of higher learning. Students who obtained a minimum of 7As in
SPM are shortlisted and invited to attend our scholarship interview and assessment sessions.
The scholarship programme also provides capability-building training in an effort to develop the
scholars into holistic individuals and future leaders.
RHB X-Cel Star Scholarship Journey
2019
30
Shorlisted
24
Attended Stage One Online
Assessment, First Interview,
Essay Writing,
Group Case Study
& Presentation
15
Proceeded to Stage Two
One-on-One Interview
With Panel Group Management Committee (GMC) Members
10
Selected to receive
the scholarship
The first cohort of 10 scholars had completed their foundation/matriculation programme in
June 2020. 80% of our Cohort 1 scholars obtained a CGPA of 3.5 and above, with one scholar
scoring a 4 flat. They are expected to complete their undergraduate degree in 2024.
June 2020. 80% of our Cohort 1 scholars obtained a CGPA of 3.5 and above, with one scholar
scoring a 4 flat. They are expected to complete their undergraduate degree in 2024.
List of the Cohort 1 students
Muhammad Hakimi Bin Yusni
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Universiti Malaya
Chang Shi Ting
Bachelor of Science with Honours (Actuarial Science)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Tan Zi Zhang
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru
Sharwen A/L Siwabalan
Bachelor of Mechanical with Honours
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Roslyana Binti Ruslie
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Mohd Aqimie Bin Aziz
Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours (Software Engineering)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Marliana Nor Shazreen Binti Azmi
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering
Universiti Malaya
Muhammad Amanullah Bin Abdul Salam
Bachelor of Electronic Engineering with Honours
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru
Muhammad Aiman Fahmi bin Muhammad Anuar
Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours
Universiti Islam Antarabangsa, Gombak Campus
Muhammad Hanafi Bin Mohd Sani
Bachelor of Mathematical Science (Honours)
Universiti Islam Antarabangsa, Kuantan Campus
2020
39
Shorlisted
28
Attended Stage One Online
Assessment, First Interview,
Essay Writing,
Group Case Study
& Presentation
20
Proceeded to Stage Two
One-on-One Interview
With Panel Group Management Committee (GMC) Members
11
Selected to receive
the scholarship
All 11 scholars had completed their foundation programme in September 2021 with CGPAs above 3.0.
Out of the 11, seven of them achieved CGPAs above 3.5. They are expected to complete their
undergraduate degree in 2025.
All our scholars will undergo capacity-building, talent nurturing and development training, including
mentorship programmes that will develop them into holistic individuals and future leaders.
Out of the 11, seven of them achieved CGPAs above 3.5. They are expected to complete their
undergraduate degree in 2025.
All our scholars will undergo capacity-building, talent nurturing and development training, including
mentorship programmes that will develop them into holistic individuals and future leaders.
List of the Cohort 2 students
M. Ruban A/L Murugan
Bachelor of
Physics
Physics
Universiti Malaya
Muhammad Wafiuddin Bin Jemain
Bachelor of
Actuarial Science
Actuarial Science
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Nur Syafiqah Binti Elias
Bachelor of
Psychology
Psychology
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Nur Adila Binti Mohd Adi
Bachelor of
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Toh Li Mei
Bachelor of
Creative Multimedia
Creative Multimedia
Tunku Abdul Rahman College
Muhammad Talhah Bin Sarudin
Bachelor of
Management Hons (Finance)
Management Hons (Finance)
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Puteria Zubaidah Binti Sharudin
Bachelor of
Computer Science
Computer Science
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Chelsea Rezyka Binti Md Sazali
Bachelor of
Information Technology
Information Technology
Univerisiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Fazlin Nasuha Binti Mohd Adnan
Bachelor of
Syariah Law
Syariah Law
Universiti Malaya
Mohamad Faiz Aiman Bin Abdul Hamid
Bachelor of
Statistic
Statistic
Univerisiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Nor Izna Binti Mohd Isa
Bachelor of
Computer Science
Computer Science
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
2021
56
Shorlisted
27
Attended Stage One Online
Assessment, First Interview,
Essay Writing,
Group Case Study
& Presentation
15
Proceeded to Stage Two
One-on-One Interview
With Panel Group Management Committee (GMC) Members
9
Selected to receive
the scholarship
The second cohort of 11 students is currently pursuing their foundation courses in local universities
and matriculation colleges nationwide.
All our scholars will undergo capacity-building, talent nurturing and development training, including
mentorship programmes that will develop them into holistic individuals and future leaders.
and matriculation colleges nationwide.
All our scholars will undergo capacity-building, talent nurturing and development training, including
mentorship programmes that will develop them into holistic individuals and future leaders.
List of the Cohort 3 students
Soh Ai Ling
Foundation in
Science
Science
University Tunku Abdul Rahman College
Aina Nurain Binti Mohd Zamanshahril
Foundation in
Science
Science
Universiti Teknologi MARA Dengkil
Wan Syahidatul Atikah Binti Wan Mohd Rusli
Foundation in
Science
Science
Universiti Teknologi MARA Dengkil
Nurzafiera Nafiesa Binti Azhar
Foundation in
Science
Science
Pahang Matriculation College
Muhammad Syahmi Bin Abd Rahman
Foundation in
Science
Science
Perak Matriculation College
Ummi Intan Zulaikha Binti Zainal
Foundation in
Science
Science
Perak Matriculation College
Cheen Chee Lok
Foundation in
Science
Science
Negeri Sembilan Matriculation College
Suheil Bin Omar
Foundation in
Science Physical and Technology
Science Physical and Technology
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Tuan Khalidah Syazwana Binti Tuan Muhd Kasmawi
Foundation in
Science
Science
Pahang Matriculation College
