In a statement, Uniten said the initiative, which covers the full tuition fees across all programmes, is a “sign of solidarity” with the Palestinians.

Uniten vice-chancellor Noor Azuan Abu Osman said the university is aligned with the government’s stance on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

He said extending aid to Palestinians pursuing their tertiary education in Malaysia could help them contribute to the liberation of Palestine.

According to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, some 580 Palestinians are living in Malaysia, and this includes students.

Israel’s bombardment of Gaza has claimed over 5,000 lives, many of whom include women and children.

The war has left thousands more injured and displaced and led to fears about the fate of those stuck in the Gaza Strip.