BINTULU: The National Education Savings Scheme (SSPN) has received encouraging response from Sarawakians in efforts at financing their children’s education.
National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) chairman Wan Saiful Wan Jan said since its establishment in 2004, a total 219,028 SSPN accounts were opened in Sarawak with total deposits
valued at RM273.25 million.
He said this during a PTPTN roadshow held at Commerce Square Mall here yesterday.
Wan Saiful disclosed that Bintulu and Baram areas accounted for 20,797 accounts with deposit amounting to RM25.89 million.
He said as of July 31, this year, a total of 4.2 million SSPN accounts have been opened, with savings totalling RM5 billion.
“SSPN was designed especially by the PTPTN as a prerequisite to apply for (PTPTN) study loan to ensure students are able to pursue their studies at institutions of higher learning,” he said.
He added this is crucial to ensure that more Malaysians have access to higher education.
He encouraged parents to save through the SSPN for the education of their children.
At the event, a total 180 needy students from Bintulu division received contributions in the form of SSPN-i worth RM18,000.
