‘PTPTN not to be abused’

Some wiggle room: Pan and Mohammad Alif said flexible terms will help those struggling financially to meet their repayment obligations.

JOHOR BARU: The government’s plan to bring back a travel ban for those who fail to repay their National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans is supported by two political parties.

While many say it is the right thing to do to ensure borrowers are responsible, others say the plight of the defaulters must also be taken into consideration – especially in the current econo­mic conditions.