PTPTN loan arrears hit RM10.7bil involving 1.16mil borrowers

As of August 31, the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan arrears have reached an alarming RM10.7 billion, affecting 1.16 million borrowers, according to the Higher Education Ministry. PTPTN is implementing various measures to ensure the long-term sustainability of its financing model, such as strengthening loan management and improving repayment collection.

The ministry plans to refine loan terms and conditions to target financing better to those who genuinely need it, based on PTPTN's financial capacity.

In response to a parliamentary question, the ministry highlighted that it remains sensitive to borrowers genuinely struggling to repay their loans. They encouraged such borrowers to seek consultation for restructuring their repayments according to their financial capacity or apply for a repayment deferment, depending on the flexibility allowed by PTPTN.