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PTPTN shock: 400,000 borrowers haven't paid a sen in over a decade
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PUTRAJAYA: A total of 400,000 National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan recipients have never made a single repayment.
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said that the outstanding amount had reached RM5 billion, involving borrowers who had completed their studies over a decade ago.
"This involves individuals who, from day one until now, have not paid a single sen.
"This group of defaulters — numbering around 400,000 — has amassed RM5 billion in unpaid loans over the last 10 years or more," he said during a Higher Education Minister's briefing session with editors-in-chief here today.
Zambry said that PTPTN offered flexible repayment plans and loan restructuring options to assist borrowers facing financial difficulties.
"If the arrears are substantial, borrowers can discuss an initial payment amount with PTPTN officers. We don't demand 100 or even 50 per cent upfront — the arrangement could cover several months of monthly instalments, depending on the arrears period.
He said repayment amounts were assessed based on salary slips — usually around five to six per cent of monthly income.
"We also consider the borrower's age. For instance, if the borrower is already 40, the repayment period can be extended up to the age of 60.
"We have several parameters to determine the lowest possible monthly instalment and the upfront payment. Typically, the minimum amount covers between three and six months of instalments," he added.On Feb 24, it was reported that total of 1.2 million PTPTN borrowers have yet to settle their loans, resulting in outstanding debts of RM10.8 billion as of Dec 31, 2023.
Auditor General Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radhi, in her latest report, said outstanding education loan repayments had also increased from RM7.316 billion in 2019.
PTPTN shock: 400,000 borrowers haven't paid a sen
Jun 11 2025, 11:03 PM, updated 7 months ago
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