Children of BR1M recipients to get full loan


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PETALING JAYA: Only students whose parents receive the 1Malaysia People’s Aid (BR1M) will get the full PTPTN education loan as the National Higher Education Fund Corporation tightens its belt.

The move, which took effect on Saturday, also sees a 5% reduction in loans for students in public institutions of higher learning and a 15% reduction for students in private institutions.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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