White House says student loan forgiveness plan will cost $24 bln a year
The debt forgiveness is intended to ease the burden on tens of millions of young Americans.
Fri Aug 26 2022
No of students to get MARA loan unchanged - Ismail Sabri
The number of students to receive study loans from Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) will not change, despite the RM400 million cut in the budget for the purpose this year.
Sat Mar 26 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
MARA calls for review of BNM policies to enable students to take out study loans
Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has called on the government to carry out review on several Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) policies to enable its students to take up study loans from banks.
Sun Feb 14 2016
PTPTN to meet Cuepacs before Jan 18 to discuss salary deduction for civil servants
PTPTN will hold a meeting with CUEPACS before Jan 18, to explain the maximum salary deduction for civil servants when repaying their study loans.
Thu Dec 31 2015
Govt denies MARA runs out of funds
The government has denied allegations that Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has ran out of funds to provide study loans.
Wed Dec 09 2015
PTPTN loan arrears reach almost RM3.5 billion as of March
A total of 425,000 borrowers of the PTPTN study loans have yet to settle their outstanding loan arrears amounting to RM3.5 billion as at March this year.
Wed Apr 23 2014
Exempting disabled people from repaying study loans
The government will study a proposal to exempt persons with living disabilities (OKU) from repaying their study loans
Wed Nov 27 2013
PTPTN study loans totalled RM49.18 billion as of May
The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has approved study loans amounting to RM49.18 billion as at May.
Sat Jun 08 2013
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024