'Difficult to abolish PTPTN loans in difficult economic situation'

PARLIAMENT | It is difficult for the government to waive National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN) loan repayments amid the country’s financial situation, the Dewan Rakyat heard today.

Deputy Higher Education Minister Mustapha Sakmud (Harapan-Sepanggar) said the federal government has a huge financial commitment and PTPTN needs its borrowers to repay their loans so it can continue providing the service to other students.

“I believe this PTPTN issue has been dragged for quite some time, and all parties from both sides of the political divide...