Rate of bankruptcy of youths aged 25 and below worrying, says Nancy – Bernama
The rate of youths aged 25 and below declared bankrupt in the country is becoming increasingly worrying with 579 individuals recorded in the first six months of this year.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Nancy Shukri said most of the individuals faced bankruptcy due to failure to repay vehicle loans, personal loans and credit card payments.
"The number out of the total of 12,381 individuals declared bankrupt, was an increase from 208 individuals last year," she said at the “Young Generation Information Empowerment” programme, organised by the Johor Youth and Sports Department and Prime Minister's Department yesterday.
From January to June this year, 2,491 individuals aged 25 to 34 were also declared bankrupt and another 4,121 individuals aged 35 and 44, she said.
She added that the government through the Credit Counselling And Debt Management Agency and Insolvency Department organised programmes for the community, especially youths, to teach them how to manage their finances wisely and how to address bankruptcy.
She urged individuals to get advice or early help from the relevant agencies if they had been declared bankrupt.
"Based on feedback obtained from organising several programmes previously, we found that the majority of youths are not aware of the services and assistance provided by the government resulting in them being bankrupt at a young age," she said. – Bernama, October 20, 2014.
