Umno Youth backs re-imposing travel ban on PTPTN defaulters

Umno Youth is in agreement if the government re-imposes a travel ban on National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers who defaulted in repaying their loans.

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh said the borrowers involved must be responsible in settling their debts with PTPTN for the sake of future generations.

"Because we have another responsibility to the future generations... if you can go abroad for a holiday, don’t tell me you can't pay your debt.

"This is the basic principle for borrowers," he told reporters during a moreh programme with Perlis Umno Youth in Kangar last night.

Akmal said this in response to a statement by Deputy Higher Education Minister Mustapha Sakmud at the Dewan Negara yesterday that the government is considering re-imposing a travel ban on PTPTN borrowers who defaulted in repaying their loans.

Mustapha reportedly said that the approach is among the measures being considered by the government to boost loan repayment among PTPTN borrowers.

- Bernama

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