PTPTN extends update info deadline to July 31

PETALING JAYA: National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers who want to defer repayment now have until July 31 to update their personal information, says PTPTN chairman Wan Saiful Wan Jan.

The deadline was extended in response to calls for a longer grace period. He said PTPTN was committed to implementing the Pakatan Harapan government’s GE14 manifesto to allow fresh graduates who earn less than RM4,000 to delay settling their loans.

On July 22, it was reported that borrowers who have accrued an outstanding balance after the one-year grace period to update their personal information would have to do so by today or it would be understood that they do not wish to delay their repayment.

The information was to help PTPTN identify those who earn less than RM4,000.

Borrowers can update their information on the corporation’s official portal, www.ptptn.gov.my, under “Pengemaskinian Maklumat Pendapat”.

He said borrowers could check their account numbers via the PTPTN Careline 03–2193 3000 but are advised to do so during off-peak hours.

They can also send a WhatsApp message to the number or access the online statement on the PTPTN portal, e-mail, call or visit a PTPTN office, or contact PTPTN through its official new media channels.