PTPTN initiative eases burden of graduates

DARO: The Sarawak government’s initiative in assisting Sarawakians, who have arrears on loans from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), is strong evidence that state leaders place great emphasis on the welfare of graduates in the state, said Safiee Ahmad. The Daro assemblyman said the state government is also very aware that the assistance […]

Sarawak government to pay 30 pct of PTPTN loan

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will pay 30 percent of the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan taken by 9,634 Sarawakians. Yayasan Sarawak director Azmi Bujang said RM30mil had been allocated for the purpose. “The state government through Yayasan Sarawak and PTPTN has agreed to provide a formula to implement this initiative. Those who have […]

A promise kept

Sarawak to help students repay PTPTN arrears KUCHING: True to its word, the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government will help its students repay the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan which is in arrears. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said RM30 million has been set aside for the loan repayment. […]