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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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