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Sinar Daily
13-06-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
PTPTN loans of 13 UPSI students who died in fatal bus accident fully settled
All 13 of these students will benefit from the full settlement of their loan debts through the PTPTN education loan Group Takaful Protection Scheme. 11 Jun 2025 06:01pm All 13 of these students will benefit from the full settlement of their loan debts through the PTPTN education loan Group Takaful Protection Scheme. - Bernama photo PUTRAJAYA - Thirteen of the 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who died in the bus crash in Gerik have been identified as National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir. "All 13 of these students will benefit from the full settlement of their loan debts through the PTPTN education loan Group Takaful Protection Scheme. All 13 of these students will benefit from the full settlement of their loan debts through the PTPTN education loan Group Takaful Protection Scheme. - Bernama photo "Additionally, all 13 heirs will also receive a death benefit of RM1,500 for each student," he said via a post on his official Facebook page today. In the accident that occurred between 12:30 am and 1:00 am on June 9, 15 UPSI students died after a bus chartered from Jertih to Tanjung Malim overturned after being involved in an accident with a Perodua Alza on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding. The accident also resulted in 33 others being injured, including the bus driver and second driver, as well as the driver and three passengers of the Alza MPV. - BERNAMA More Like This
Rakyat Post
13-06-2025
- Business
- Rakyat Post
400,000 Malaysian Borrowers Default On RM5 Billion PTPTN Student Loans – No Payments After 10 Years
Subscribe to our FREE Remember when your mom said, 'Always pay back what you borrow'? Well, 400,000 Malaysian borrowers apparently skipped that life lesson and decided to keep RM5 billion of taxpayer money instead. Here's what happened: The government provided student loans through the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) to help students attend university. Nice. Except 400,000 of these 'educated' people decided that paying back their loans was optional, like wearing masks or using turn signals. Instead? It's gone. Vanished. These individuals took the money, obtained their degrees (or not), secured jobs, and then ghosted the government, much like a bad Tinder date. The 'I'm Too Good to Pay Back' Club The craziest part? Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said some of these people have been Not RM1. Not even 50 sen for a phone call to say 'sorry, running late on payments.' Ten years! That's enough time to: Get married, have kids, and send them to kindergarten Buy a car and pay it off completely Watch every Marvel movie twice But paying back their student loan? Nah, too busy apparently. The Math is Simple (Unlike These People's Morals) To ensure borrowers can manage their finances effectively, a Borrowers pay between But these 400,000 looked at that amount and said, 'You know what? I think I'll keep this money for myself instead.' While these people are living loan-free, guess who's covering their unpaid debts? You. Me. Every Malaysian who pays taxes and follows the rules like some kind of sucker. The Government's Brilliant Response: 'Pretty Please?' And what's the government doing about this RM5 billion heist? While these 400,000 are enjoying their free education, other students can't get loans because there is no money left. In a way, these defaulters Some critics have blamed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for this mess, pointing to his past promises to To be fair, Anwar emphasised that PTPTN repayment exemptions would apply to low-income students, regardless of race, who genuinely couldn't afford to repay their loans. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Free Malaysia Today
13-06-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Paying back PTPTN loans is now at your fingertips
Those who have trouble repaying their educational loans to PTPTN can now seek help online. PETALING JAYA : The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has introduced several initiatives to help borrowers settle their debts and at the same time ensure sufficient capital for future generations. These initiatives are in line with PTPTN's commitment to provide the best service for its customers in its bid to improve the management of its revolving funds. Among these initiatives are #PTPTNBolehBincang, which allows borrowers to negotiate for a flexible repayment scheme, such as restructuring their loan repayments based on their financial capabilities. The other is #PTPTNSediaBantu, an initiative that provides various service channels that are easier, faster and safer. The channels are provided to assist and facilitate borrowers who have any questions or matters related to loan repayment. Through these initiatives, borrowers can reach out to PTPTN's frontliners, who are committed to providing their very best in resolving any issues or providing the answers. And there are five different ways to contact these frontliners. The first is via Careliners PTPTN, which comprises 38 assistants who operate from 9am to 5pm every Monday to Friday. Borrowers can also contact a frontliner through the Live Chat at the PTPTN portal ( which operates from 9am to 5pm every Monday to Friday. Or they could call a PTPTN sales executive, whose handphone numbers can be found at Fourthly, borrowers can forward any complaints or queries via e-Aduan, and a PTPTN e-Aduan officer will answer these questions or respond to the grouses raised. Otherwise, borrowers can send their questions and complaints through And finally, customers can reach out to PTPTN on its official social media accounts at Facebook PTPTN; Instagram @PTPTNOfficial; X account @PTPTNOfficial and Tiktok@PTPTNOfficial. PTPTN is constantly improving its online services and providing various payment channels to encourage cashless payments. Therefore, borrowers can repay their PTPTN loans through the myPTPTN app which combines all facilities into one system so that service delivery to customers is not affected and is always accessible anytime and anywhere without borders, faster, easier and safer. Through the myPTPTN app, borrowers can keep track of their loan application, outstanding loan amount and repayment schemes. Borrowers can download the app from the App Store (iOS), Play Store (Android), and Huawei App Gallery (Huawei). Alternatively, the public can visit for more information on myPTPTN.
Focus Malaysia
12-06-2025
- Focus Malaysia
Insensitive debate over PTPTN debts owed by 15 UPSI students who perished in bus crash
AN allegedly mentally unstable school teacher in Perak has apparently come under fire for accusing the 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who perished in the chartered bus crash on Monday (June 9) as 'having died a disgraceful death' given they have yet to settle their National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan. This follows revelation by Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir that a total of 400,000 PTPTN loan recipients have never made a single repayment with the outstanding amount having reached RM5 bil which involved borrowers who had completed their studies over a decade ago. 'The 15 UPSI students who died in the chartered bus accident aren't devout Muslims for they departed without having settled their PTPTN debts,' chastised the allegedly mentally unstable school teacher. His insensitivity to the plight of the deceased families who are still mourning over the loss of their loved ones has earned the wrath of former Sekolah Kebnagsaan (1) Gombak mathematics teacher Mohd Fadli Mohamed Salleh who exposed such despicable act. Fadhli who went viral in October 2022 for criticising weaknesses in the school syllabus, including primary school modules for mathematics, had called on the Education Ministry to investigate the teacher's 'seriously notorious' mental state. 'I'm too lazy to viral this idiot but I'm making an exception this time because he's a teacher!' penned Fadhli who is now an influencer and social activist from the Dana Kita Welfare Organisation after his early retirement from teaching on Feb 6, 2024 in a Facebook (FB) post. 'The minister Fadhlina Sidek can send an officer to investigate this teacher. He has been making a lot of fuss (about the PTPTN loan and death of the UPSI students) on his FB wall. 'To the family of the deceased, just file a SISPAA (Public Complaints Management System) report. I don't know how he teaches in school if he behaves in such a manner. Haishh. 🤬' While many netizens were offended by the insensitive action of the so-called mentally unstable teacher – apparently from schizophrenia – one commenter to a FB post on the matter by Astro Gempak took exception by justifying that there is validity in the claims of made by him. 'Because most of the teachers nowadays are not dedicated to teach; they only apply for teaching because they feel this is one secure job,' she justified, probably oblivious of the teacher's state of mind. Although there were at least three who agreed with her, most netizens – seemingly fellow teachers – ticked off the commenter for masking a sweeping statement. This was when one commenter shared that PTPTN borrowers are covered by insurance in the event of death/permanent disability. 'There is also a death benefit of RM1,500 (2017 data). The (mentally unsound) teacher should have known,' she revealed. 'Above all else, most of these UPSI students obtain full scholarships, hence not all are PTPTN borrowers.'. – June 12, 2025 Post-script: It was revealed in another Fb posting that the so-called mentally unstable teacher has apologised for his insensitivity. Also, Higher Education Minister Zambry has revealed that of the 15 UPSI students who died in the Gerik chartered bus accident, 13 were identified as PTPTN borrowers. All the 13 students shall receive the benefit of settling their entire loan debt through the PTPTN Education Loan Group Takaful Protection Scheme. Additionally, the next-of-kin of the 13 students will also receive a death benefit of RM1,500.00 each.
The Star
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Study, career opportunities await at Perak Madani fair
KUALA LUMPUR: The Perak Madani Rakyat Programme 2025, which kicks off tomorrow, focuses on SPM leavers and students. The three-day event is set to take place at the Lumut Waterfront until Sunday. The Higher Education Ministry's Management Services Division undersecretary Faizal Said said the event aims to provide youth with information, assistance and access to higher education. 'We are bringing together various agencies under the ministry to offer details on scholarships, PTPTN loans, TVET programmes, MQA accreditation, artificial intelligence and more – all under one roof – to make it easier for youth to obtain guidance and submit applications,' he said in an interview on Bernama Radio. Faizal said the event would also involve other ministries, government-linked companies, non-governmental organisations and private sector players. 'Over 200 services will be offered directly by federal and state government agencies, with 36 booths in operation to facilitate public engagement and transactions,' he said. Highlights include Madani Sales offering 10% to 30% discounts on essential goods, a security assets exhibition and four satellite programmes. Faizal added that more than 1,000 job vacancies from 10 companies would be open to job seekers during the event. 'We invite all to seize this opportunity. The exhibition will be open from 9am to 10pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 9am to 6pm on Sunday,' he said.
