Frustration over defaulting PTPTN borrowers puts spotlight on another past PH campaign
The issue surrounding the government's student loan scheme is the latest in a long line of failed election promises by Anwar Ibrahim's coalition.
PTPTN loan discounts ease financial burden, instil financial discipline
Borrowers say the education loan repayment incentives in Budget 2023 have helped reduce their financial stress and manage loan delinquencies.
PTPTN loan repayment discounts until May 31
The initiative, which started in March, covers four categories.
Govt says no plans to write off multi-billion ringgit PTPTN debt for the poor
Higher Education Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin says preliminary estimates show that such a scheme would involve 1.84 million borrowers and a total cancellation of RM42.34 billion.
Toll, PTPTN loans to feature in PH manifesto 2.0?
While these issues are expected to attract the attention of voters, analysts say Pakatan Harapan might exercise more caution about them this time around.
PTPTN loan for M40 (M1) group increased to 100%
The government has also agreed to provide loans for the purchase of laptops to PTPTN borrowers in the M40 group.
First-class degree grads to be exempted from PTPTN loan repayment
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says this is to encourage the youth to work hard and score well in their studies.
Over 500,000 PTPTN borrowers yet to repay their loans
They are among 2,424,009 borrowers who had completed their studies and were supposed to repay their loans amounting to almost RM24.6 billion.
77% of PTPTN loans repaid, says Noraini
As of September, PTPTN had collected RM15.5 billion in loan repayments.
Three-month deferral of loan repayments for eligible PTPTN borrowers
Those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic can apply for deferrals from tomorrow to Aug 31.
PTPTN loan repayments delayed another 3 months
Eligible borrowers can submit their applications beginning Jan 5.
Higher loans for B40 diploma students at private institutions, says minister
Higher Education Minister Noraini Ahmad says this will be subject to the takaful reserves for the institutions concerned beginning next year.
