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Will PTPTN Loan Restructuring Facilitate More Repayments?

Dr Hassanudin Mohd Thas Thaker, Associate Professor for Economics, International Islamic University Malaysia

26-Jun-24 08:30

Will PTPTN Loan Restructuring Facilitate More Repayments?

The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has launched its first-ever loan restructuring campaign,offering a minimum payment of RM300 to encourage borrowers to settle their arrears. Dr Hassanudin Mohd Thas Thaker, Associate Professor, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), joins us today in examining the campaign and whether it will successfully solicit more repayments.

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Tags:  ptptnptptn loansloan repaymentloan restructuringyouth debtstudent debt





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