AKPK Debt Management Programme (DMP) 2025 Guide
If juggling multiple credit cards and personal loans keeps you up at night, AKPK's DMP can pause the chaos.
Eligibility Checklist
- Malaysian aged 21+
- Total debt < RM150,000 (excluding housing loan)
- Not under bankruptcy proceedings
- Still employed or with steady business income
Documents to Prepare
- Latest CCRIS & CTOS reports
- Payslips / income proof (3 months)
- Copies of offer letters & statements for each debt
- NRIC + marriage cert (if debt shared)
Process Timeline
- Register online β pick counselling slot
- Counselling session β cashflow assessment + proposed plan
- Proposal to banks β AKPK negotiates lower interest (often 0% β 6%)
- Sign agreement β single monthly payment via standing instruction
Typical Outcomes
- Interest reduced by 50% on average
- Tenure extended 3β10 years
- Accounts flagged as "under DMP" in CCRIS (neutral once payments consistent)
AKPK vs Debt Consolidation Loan
| Scenario | Choose AKPK | Choose Consolidation | |----------|-------------|----------------------| | Income unstable | β | π« | | Need fastest credit recovery | π« | β | | Want to keep credit cards active | π« | β |
Professional Tip
Even after entering DMP, set reminders to request AKPK status letters every 6 monthsβbanks often ask for them during future loan applications.
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