KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — The appointment of Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan as Finance Minister II will be positive for the financial and capital markets, as well as building confidence among investors.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) expects the rate of dividend to be paid out for the National Education Savings Scheme (Simpan SSPN) for 2023 to be higher compared to last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — Malaysians generally agree that repayment of National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans is a responsibility, where accountability and justice must be fulfilled by its student borrowers.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The employee salary deduction for repayment of National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans, which used to be done manually, can now be done online through Portal Majikan Online.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) is leaning towards a targeted subsidy formula should the price of chicken rise sharply again after the end of subsidies and chicken price ceiling controls that come into effect on Nov 1.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The National Education Savings Scheme (Simpan SSPN) operated by the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) received deposits totalling RM15.94 billion, with a total of 6.11 million accounts, as of Sept 30.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said repaying National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans through the Income Contingent Loan (ICL) option is a practical move that would not burden borrowers.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed public universities in the country not to refuse the admission of students who cannot pay fees because they are poor.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The rebate initiatives, of up to 15 per cent, for repayment of National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans, proves the government cares about borrowers who diligently make loan repayments, even amidst the current challenging times.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 4 — The decision on whether or not the discount on the repayment of the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) study loan will be continued in the 2024 Budget depends on the approval of the Finance Ministry, according to Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — A total of 30,893 students pursuing first-degree studies at public institutions of higher learning for the October admission this year will be offered Loan Advance (WPP) amounting to RM46.34 million.

By Diana Abd Wahab SHAH ALAM, Aug 30 — Selangor's youths are advised to apply for the 2023 national variable loan to cover their educational needs, starting this Friday (September 1) until September 30. The Selangor education loan programme has announced funding from the Selangor State...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — A total of 42,946 students who will continue their studies on the Diploma level at public higher learning institutions (IPTA) for the July 2023 intake will each receive RM1,500 in loan advance (WPP), said the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN).

JOHOR BAHRU, June 22 — The Higher Education Ministry (KPT) today denied allegations that its stringent condition on loans and scholarships is the factor post-Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students choose not to further their education to the tertiary level.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Depositors of the National Education Savings Scheme (Simpan SSPN) will continue to enjoy income tax relief until 2024 on net savings of up to RM8,000 per year.

KOTA TINGGI, June 17 — Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said he would ask the National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN) to re-evaluate the type or amount of loan that will be levied when the hybrid learning system and flexible schedule are introduced.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has called on borrowers to take advantage of the loan repayment discount incentive of up to 20 per cent that it is offering until May 31.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, April 6 — Approximately 7,654 babies born in Selangor last year and until March of this year are eligible to receive RM100 in annual savings until the age of five. Yayasan Warisan Anak Selangor assistant corporate manager Sharizan Mohd Shariff said the...

PUTRAJAYA, April 5 — The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) today declared a 3.05 per cent dividend for the National Education Savings Scheme (Simpan SSPN) for 2022.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has allocated RM231,000 to ease the financial burden of 462 needy students in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).