Malaysia

PTPTN loan moratorium extended by 3 months for some

Higher Education Ministry says extension is only for those who meet certain terms and conditions

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 01 Jan 2021 1:04PM

PTPTN loan moratorium extended by 3 months for some
PTPTN borrowers can apply for a loan moratorium from between January 5 and March 31 on the National Higher Education Fund’s website, with the temporary repayment stoppage to take effect the month approval is given. – Bernama pic, January 1, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – The government will grant some National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers a three-month respite following a decision to extend its loan moratorium for three months.

In a statement, the Higher Education Ministry said the extension for the moratorium will only be applicable for those who fulfil certain terms and conditions.

It said borrowers still affected by the impact of Covid-19 can apply starting January 5 to March 31 for an extension on PTPTN’s website.

The moratorium extension will take effect from the month the approval is given.

PTPTN will announce the details of its implementation.

Previously, the government had implemented the PTPTN moratorium from March 19 to December 31 as a way to help alleviate the people’s financial burden.

For enquiries, call Careline PTPTN at 03-2193 3000, Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm). – The Vibes, January 1, 2021

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