Education

Govt to reintroduce PTPTN repayment exemption for top grads

Those who earn first-class bachelor’s degrees from 2019 onwards to get privilege

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 27 Jul 2022 5:13PM

Govt to reintroduce PTPTN repayment exemption for top grads
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob says he hopes the National Higher Education Fund Corporation will discuss the matter with the Finance Ministry in terms of the allocations involved. – The Vibes file pic, July 27, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – The government will reintroduce the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan repayment exemption to graduates who earn first-class bachelor’s degrees beginning from 2019.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the privilege would be given to deserving graduates regardless of economic status, race, and religion.

As such, he hoped that PTPTN could discuss the matter with the Finance Ministry in terms of the allocations involved.

“This is as an encouragement to the children of Keluarga Malaysia to work hard and obtain the best grades in their studies,” he said.

He made the announcement in his speech at PTPTN’s 25th Silver Jubilee Celebration at the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation Exhibition and Convention Centre today. – Bernama, July 27, 2022

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