{
  "id": 1156005,
  "title": "Ramanan: PTPK financing may be converted from loans to grants",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/ramanan-ptpk-financing-may-be-converted-from-loans-to-grants",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T00:40:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/16/ramanan-ptpk-financing-may-be-converted-from-loans-to-grants/231512"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MELAKA, Aug 16 — The Ministry of Human Resources is requesting feedback from other ministries on its proposal to change Skills Development Fund Corporation financing from loans to grants, according to Minister Datuk Seri R Ramanan. The current funding amounts to RM100 million, but it must be obtained as loans. Ramanan stated that this proposal, which is currently in its first draft, will be presented to the Cabinet for consideration after gathering views and making necessary improvements. The initiative aims to alleviate the financial strain faced by students pursuing Technical and Vocational Education and Training programs after completing their studies.",
  "summary": "MELAKA, Aug 16 — The Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) is seeking feedback and views from other mini...",
  "key_points": [
    "Ministry seeks feedback on converting PTKK financing from loans to grants",
    "Current funding is RM100 million as loans",
    "Proposal to be presented to Cabinet after improvements"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Converting PTPK financing from loans to grants would alleviate financial strain on students pursuing Technical and Vocational Education and Training programs after completing their studies.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Ramanan: PTPK financing may be converted from loans to grants",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/ramanan-ptpk-financing-may-be-converted-from-loans-to-grants-1156815",
        "published": "2026-08-16T00:40:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}