Full study loans for M1


Future leaders: Ismail Sabri and Noraini (in blue cap) mingling with students during the event in Sungai Besi. — Bernama

SUNGAI BESI: Students from the lowest tier (M1) of the M40 (or middle household income group) will be entitled to full study loans under the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Besides announcing the loan increase from 75% to 100%, the Prime Minister said the government also agreed to provide PTPTN borrowers in the M40 group loans to purchase laptops in a move to protect and safeguard the welfare of students.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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