PM Anwar calls on banks to continue to help SMEs
At the same time, troubled borrowers can get free advice and loan repayment assistance through the Credit Counseling and Management Agency.
Fri Jun 30 2023
PTPTN loan repayment discount initiative on offer until May 31
PTPTN has provided various channels for borrowers to make repayments including online through the myPTPTN application and internet banking.
Fri May 26 2023
Budget 2023: Govt needs to focus on issues of high interest rates, unsold houses
Ahmad Hariza said for the present time, the interest rate charged to borrowers is seen to be very high.
Tue Oct 04 2022
PTPTN loan for M40 (M1) group increased to 100 per cent - PM
Ismail Sabri said the government also agreed to provide loans for the purchase of laptops to PTPTN borrowers in the M40 group.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Four men charged with criminal intimidation, committing mischief against borrowers
Four men appeared on charges of criminal intimidation, wrongful confinement and committing mischief against 11 borrowers of money from illegal money lenders or 'Ah Long'.
Fri Sep 09 2022
Adverse income, employment shock scenario can result in up to 4 pct loan default by end 2024 - BNM
BNM has expressed its concerns over the financial resilience of some segments of household borrowers that highly leveraged and have lower financial buffer.
Wed Mar 30 2022
PTPTN organises Click, Pay & Earn 2022 campaign to facilitate loan repayment
The campaign requires borrowers to repay a minimum amount using their preferred channel to qualify for the rewards offered.
Thu Feb 10 2022
Opportunity to settle PTPTN loan with discount incentives offered
The three discount incentives for borrowers were a relief with many taking the opportunity to to settle their outstanding balance.
Wed Dec 29 2021
PTPTN borrowers affected by flood can apply to defer repayment from tomorrow
Borrowers of the PTPTN who are affected by the floods can apply to defer their repayment from tomorrow until March 31, 2022.
Mon Dec 27 2021
Floods: Govt agrees to give three-month loan deferment to PTPTN borrowers
Affected borrowers can apply (for the loan deferment) to PTPTN from Dec 28 to March 31, 2022, Noraini said.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Banking sector will continue to help borrowers facing financial difficulties - PM
Ismail Sabri said banks were requested to continue assisting borrowers facing financial difficulties in repaying their loans and to postpone legal action against defaulting borrowers.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Over 500,000 PTPTN borrowers never repaid their loans
They were among 2,424,009 borrowers who had completed their studies and were supposed to repay their loans amounting to almost RM24.6 bln.
Wed Nov 24 2021
Almost 800,000 or 77 pct of PTPTN borrowers have paid up their loans - Noraini
So far 2.4 million of the borrowers have completed their studies and by right PTPTN should receive almost RM24.6 billion in loan repayments.
Mon Nov 15 2021
A-G report: Eight borrowers with outstanding RM522 mln debt received write-off approval in 2020
Eight borrowers with outstanding loans totalling RM522.37 million got approval for a write-off in 2020.
Thu Oct 28 2021
URUS to give interest exemption for three months, smaller instalments for B50 borrowers - PM
Ismail Sabri has announced that the Financial Management and Resilience Programme (URUS) for borrowers in the B50 income group will be set up by the banking sector soon.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024