KUALA LUMPUR: At least 187,652 individuals with debts not exceeding RM200,000 have been discharged from bankruptcy from March 2023 until June 2025 as part of the government's Second Chance Policy, says M. Kulasegaran.
The Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) said this included young adults under the age of 40, which shows the government's commitment to implement key reforms.
"Through this effort, we have not just freed the people from the burden of debt – we have also helped to restore their self-worth, giving them a new chapter in life," he said during Question Time in Parliament on Thursday (Aug 14).
"This initiative aims to provide a second chance to those in the early and mid stages of their careers who are important assets to the nation, so that they can recover and actively contribute again to the family and national economy.
"It is our hope that this opportunity will breathe new life into those affected, allowing them to continue living with dignity and optimism," he added.
Implemented under Budget 2024, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had previously announced the expansion of the Second Chance Policy to include bankrupts aged 40 and below with debts not exceeding RM200,000.
Anwar had said that the aim was to free about 200,000 individuals from bankruptcy by the end of 2025.
