{
  "id": 11836307,
  "title": "PTPTN galak ibu bapa mula menabung awal untuk pendidikan anak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/ptptn-galak-ibu-bapa-mula-menabung-awal-untuk-pendidikan-anak-11836307",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T03:10:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/04/ptptn-galak-ibu-bapa-mula-menabung-awal-untuk-pendidikan-anak"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Higher Education Trust Fund (PTPTN) is encouraging Malaysian parents to cultivate the habit of saving from an early age to fund their children's education. This initiative is part of the BMS (Simpan SSPN) 2026 campaign, which has been running since 2018 and is currently in its ninth year. The nationwide campaign kicked off on September 25 and runs until November 1, with a special edition for Penang held at Mydin Bukit Mertajam. Norliza Abdul Rahim, PTPTN's Secretary, emphasized that BMS is not just an annual event, but a campaign to promote the culture of saving for children's education. She explained that through Simpan SSPN, PTPTN continues to assist parents in planning their children's education in a more organized and stress-free manner. \"I hope this effort will continue to promote the culture of saving among the public and instill the awareness that every saving today is a crucial step towards a more secure educational future,\" she stated in a press release. Activities during the campaign include a coloring competition, Simpan SSPN Got Talent, a fashion show, a Simpan SSPN promotion booth, and a health screening activity. PTPTN noted that Simpan SSPN offers benefits such as a deduction of up to RM8,000 from taxes annually and an investment of up to RM10,000 for eligible families, as well as free takaful coverage for depositors, competitive interest rates, Sharia compliance, and government-backed savings. PTPTN aims to further raise public awareness about the importance of saving through Simpan SSPN to reduce reliance on loans for education funding.",
  "summary": "Sambutan Bulan Menabung Simpan SSPN 2026 berlangsung dari 25 Sept hingga 1 Nov di seluruh negara.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "PTPTN galak ibu bapa mula menabung awal untuk pendidikan anak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/ptptn-galak-ibu-bapa-mula-menabung-awal-untuk-pendidikan-anak",
        "published": "2026-10-04T03:10:30.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}