{
  "id": 13000316,
  "title": "PTPTN borrowers can negotiate loan restructuring, deferment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/ptptn-borrowers-can-negotiate-loan-restructuring-deferment",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-09T01:43:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1551050/ptptn-borrowers-can-negotiate-loan-restructuring-deferment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Borrowers grappling with National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan repayments can negotiate loan restructuring or apply for a deferment, according to the Higher Education Ministry. The government acknowledges the financial hardships faced by those genuinely struggling to settle their debts. As of August 31, 2026, PTPTN loan repayment arrears amounted to RM10.7 billion, affecting 1.16 million borrowers, a response to inquiries about the latest debt figures and arrears count. PTPTN is working on initiatives to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the loan program, refining loan terms and conditions to better target assistance based on the agency's capacity. Strengthening repayment collection efforts will involve enforcement and strategic cooperation with government and corporate entities.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Borrowers struggling to repay their National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans can negotiate a repayment restructuring or apply for a deferment.",
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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."
}