World · Malaysia Bureau
Over 26,000 Malaysian tertiary students receive PTPTN advance payments
More than 26,000 students from public universities and polytechnics have been disbursed advance payments from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) to help cover initial preparation costs before their academic sessions begin.
LSN Malaysia ·
A total of 26,457 students pursuing studies at public tertiary institutions have received advance disbursements from PTPTN, the government-backed financing body for higher education. Each recipient was allocated RM1,500 to assist in meeting upfront expenses associated with the start of their academic programmes. The advance payment scheme aims to ease the financial burden on students as they prepare for enrolment, covering costs such as accommodation deposits, learning materials, and other essential supplies required before classes commence. The initiative represents an effort by the education financing authority to improve accessibility and reduce barriers to tertiary education among Malaysian students. Officials did not specify a timeframe for the disbursement process or provide additional details regarding eligibility criteria for the scheme.