KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The deferment of National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan repayments for borrowers earning less than RM2,500 a month under Budget 2027 will help stabilise graduates’ financial positions in the early stages of their careers, said Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim.
General : PTPTN Loan Repayment Deferment To Help Stabilise Fresh Graduatesâ Finances - Adam Adli
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PTPTN loan repayment deferment for low-income graduates is part of Budget 2027 to support their financial stability.
- Deferment applies to borrowers earning less than RM2,500 monthly.
- Employers repaying loans for employees get tax deductions from 2027 to 2028.
- Higher education funding increased to over RM19 billion in Budget 2027.
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