Prime Minister Directs Improvements to PTPTN Loan Repayment System
Reviewing the Low Repayment Rate
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) management to propose improvements to the loan repayment system after the Aidilfitri celebrations, without burdening borrowers. In a Facebook post, Anwar acknowledged that he has reviewed the issue of PTPTN’s low repayment rate and recognises the importance of ensuring the fund’s sustainability so that future generations can continue to benefit from it.
Assessing the Progress of the Higher Education Sector
Earlier, Anwar chaired a meeting with top officials from the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) to assess the progress of the country’s higher education sector. One of the key issues discussed was preparing future generations to explore the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), with a focus on the rapidly growing semiconductor industry.
Ihya Ramadan Programme
The Prime Minister also attended the ‘Ihya’ Ramadan programme organised by MOHE and held discussions with the ministry’s senior management and staff. He also took the opportunity to listen to a Ramadan lecture, ‘Maqasid Al-Quran and the MADANI Society’, delivered by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Dean of the Islamic Studies Faculty, Associate Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Izhar Ariff Mohd Kashim, before performing the Zohor prayer in congregation.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s efforts to address the low repayment rate of PTPTN loans and his focus on preparing future generations for the growing STEM fields are crucial steps towards ensuring the sustainability of the country’s higher education sector. His commitment to improving the loan repayment system and his engagement with the higher education sector will benefit the country’s future generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of the Prime Minister’s review of PTPTN’s low repayment rate?
- To ensure the fund’s sustainability and benefit future generations.
- What is the focus of the Prime Minister’s efforts to prepare future generations?
- Preparing them to explore the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), with a focus on the rapidly growing semiconductor industry.
- What was the Prime Minister’s engagement with the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE)?
- He chaired a meeting to assess the progress of the country’s higher education sector and attended the ‘Ihya’ Ramadan programme.