Could Debt Forgiveness alleviate Malaysia’s Student Debt Crisis?

Introduction As Malaysia approaches high-income status, local tertiary education is becoming increasingly crucial in enabling Malaysians to secure high-paying jobs. Unfortunately, today’s rising demand for tertiary education has also left graduating students with a growing mountain of debt. According to a 2019 report by the Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN), about half of […]