KUALA LUMPUR: Much has been said following National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) chairman Wan Saiful Wan Jan announcing the scheduled salary deduction (PGB) scheme for borrowers which will come into effect next month.
Borrowers have also raised concern that this would be burdensome to them.
PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim when asked to comment on the backlash said he would raise the matter with Wan Saiful as well as Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik.
“I will raise concerns of the borrowers for consideration of the minister and the chairman,” said Anwar.
He also informed that his smartphone has been bombarded with messages from PKR members complaining about the scheme following the announcement.
Meanwhile, PKR Youth chief Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir also raised objections on the new scheme, asking PTPTN to delay the implementation of the PGB scheme.
Citing negative reaction from borrowers following Wan Saiful's announcement, Akmal said the increase in repayment percentage as compared to monthly income including existing agreements between PTPTN and borrowers should be looked into.
He said he received complaints from borrowers who already have existing agreements on a certain repayment amount with PTPTN, but beginning January, they would need to pay a much higher amount than the one previously agreed upon.
"I hope PTPTN will delay the implementation of the PGB scheme based on the percentages announced yesterday, immediately, so there is room for PTPTN to obtain feedback from borrowers," Akmal said.
He added that he would request for a meeting with Wan Saiful to further discuss the matter.