Less dependent on loans

Kindergarden students taking part in the Merdeka Parade organised by Johor Kindergarten Association in collaboration with state PTPTN at Angsana Mall. — Photos: JOHN BARRY/The Star

JOHOR BARU: Parents are taking greater care to save for their children’s educational needs by opening accounts under the National Education Savings Scheme (SSPN).

The Johor National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has seen 26,000 new accounts with deposits amounting to RM36mil under the scheme until July this year.