Woman, 3 guarantors ordered to repay RM857,000 in study loans to Mara
The Malaysian High Court has upheld a lower court ruling ordering a woman and her three guarantors to repay RM857,000 in unpaid education loans to Mara. The court rejected the appeal, stating that the claim was filed within the legal time limit and that the contract terms were binding.
Why it matters
This case reinforces the enforceability of government-backed education loan agreements and the legal obligations of guarantors in Malaysia.
Share High Court says the sessions court made no manifest error and that Mara's claim was filed within the legal time limit. The High Court in Sungai Petani has upheld judgment entered by a lower court for RM857,000 in Mara’s favour against a woman and her three guarantors. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : The High Court in Sungai Petani has dismissed an appeal by a woman and her three guarantors against a sessions court ruling ordering them to repay RM857,000 in education loans to Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara). Judicial Commissioner Darmafikri Abu Adam said he found no merit in the grounds of appeal and saw no reason to interfere with the trial court’s decision.
The article reports on a court judgment in a straightforward, factual manner without editorializing.
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