No signature of elected rep needed in education scholarship application form
The requirement to obtain the signature of an elected representative on the state government's scholarship and education Loan Application Form through Yayasan Pahang (YP) has been abolished starting t
Thu May 11 2023
PTPTN borrowers just refuse to repay loan - Idris
Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh disclosed that many PTPTN borrowers who are now earning a steady income chose not to repay their debts despite having the financial ability to do so.
Mon Jul 17 2017
EPF relaxes Acc 2 withdrawal terms for education loan repayment
Effective July 21, more than 70,000 EPF contributors can use their savings from Account 2 to settle the balance of their education loans, irrespective of their loan agreement dates.
Wed Jul 05 2017
EPF saved me from immigration travel ban - Contributor
A finance executive in the private sector was able to settle her outstanding PTPTN education loan within a short time.
Thu Nov 17 2016
Don't prosecute PTPTN borrowers - Education Minister
The National Higher Education Fund Corporation must not resort to prosecute any borrowers in efforts to collect loan payments.
Sun Sep 25 2016
MARA offers half price settlement for study loans taken before 2011
The catch is: the loan must be settled in a lump-sum payment.
Fri Mar 25 2016
OCBC Bank introduces OCBC Earn & Learn education loan
The loan is Malaysia's first study loan featuring a fixed deposit as collateral.
Fri Oct 16 2015
MARA offers education loan for doctors to further studies
The loans are specifically for Bumiputera doctors who are qualified to further their studies to specialist level.
Sun May 24 2015
YPJ to blacklist errant education loan defaulters
The Johor Education Foundation (YPJ) will blacklist 708 errant loan defaulters from January next year for failing to repay their education loans despite numerous requests.
Wed Nov 19 2014
4,000 PTPTN borrowers yet to apply for exemption
A total of 4,000 students of public and private institutions of higher learning who scored first class, have yet to apply for exemption from repaying their education loans.
Thu Jan 17 2013
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025