AKPK (Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit)

AKPK (Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit)


Specifications
Details

AKPK (Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency) is an agency set up by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to help Malaysians manage their debts and improve their financial literacy. AKPK offers free financial counseling, debt management programs, and financial education to individuals facing financial difficulties.

AKPK’s Main Services 

1. Financial Counseling
  • Free one-on-one counseling on budgeting, debt management, and financial planning 

  • Helps individuals understand their financial health and spending habits 

  • Advises on how to manage debts and avoid financial problems 

2. Debt Management Program
  • A structured repayment plan to help individuals settle debts with banks 

  • Reduces monthly installment payments based on financial capability 

  • Lower interest rates (negotiated with banks) 

  • Covers credit card debt, personal loans, and housing loans 

  • Helps prevent legal action and bankruptcy 

3. Helps prevent legal action and bankruptcy 
  • Workshops and online courses to teach financial management 

  • Topics include budgeting, savings, credit card management, and debt control 

  • Helps individuals develop better financial habits 


Who is Eligible for AKPK’s Debt Management Program? 

  • Malaysian citizens aged 21 and above 

  • Total outstanding debts below RM5 million 

  • Unsecured loans only (credit cards, personal loans, housing loans, car loans) 

  • Not declared bankrupt 

  • Still earning an income (salaried or self-employed) 


AKPK Debt Management Program (DMP) Process 

Step 1: Consultation – Meet AKPK advisors for financial assessment
Step 2: Debt Restructuring Proposal – AKPK negotiates with banks 
Step 3: Approval & New Repayment Plan – Lower monthly payments
Step 4: Debt Repayment – Follow the new structured repayment plan

 

Benefits of Joining AKPK

  • Lower monthly installments – More manageable repayments 

  • Reduced interest rates – Saves money on interest

  • No legal action – Helps prevent lawsuits or bankruptcy 

  • One consolidated repayment – Simplifies debt management 

  • Free service – No fees required to enroll in AKPK

Disadvantages of Joining AKPK

  • Loan accounts will be “AKPK-tagged” in CCRIS (affects new loan applications) 

  • Cannot apply for new loans while under AKPK’s program 

  • Takes longer to settle debts due to lower monthly payments 

  • Not all banks accept AKPK restructuring (some may reject the plan) 


AKPK Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 

  1. Will joining AKPK affect my CCRIS record? 
    Yes, all accounts under the Debt Management Program will be reported in CCRIS, which affects your ability to apply for new loans. 

  2. Can I exit the AKPK program early?  
    Yes, you can settle your debts earlier if you have the financial means.

  3. Does AKPK cover business loans?
    No, AKPK only helps with personal debts, not business loans. 

  4. Is there a fee to join AKPK?  
    No, AKPK’s services are completely free, as it is a non-profit organization under Bank Negara Malaysia. 

  5. Can I apply for a loan while under AKPK? 
    No, individuals in the AKPK program cannot apply for new loans until they complete the repayment program. 


Alternative to AKPK: Debt Consolidation Loan

For those who don’t want to enter AKPK but still need help managing debt, a Debt Consolidation Loan could be a solution. 

What is a Debt Consolidation Loan? 

A new loan that combines all your debts into one single loan 
  • Lower interest rates than credit cards or personal loans 
  • One easy monthly payment 
  • No AKPK record in CCRIS

AKPK(Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit)是 由马来西亚国家银行(Bank Negara Malaysia, BNM)设立的机构,旨在帮助马来西亚人管理债务 并提升财务知识。AKPK为个人提供免费的财务咨 询、债务管理计划(DMP)和金融教育,以帮助他 们克服财务困难。

AKPK 的主要服务

1. 财务咨询(Kaunseling Kewangan)

  • 免费的一对一财务咨询,帮助客户规划预算、管理债务和制定财务计划

  • 帮助个人了解自身财务状况和消费习惯

  • 提供专业建议,避免陷入更严重的财务问题

2. 债务管理计划

  • 通过 AKPK 申请重新调整贷款还款方式,让还款变得更轻松

  • 根据个人的财务能力,降低每月分期付款

  • 减少贷款利息(与银行协商降低利率)

  • 适用于信用卡债务、个人贷款和房屋贷款

  • 防止法律诉讼和破产

3. 金融教育(Pendidikan Kewangan)

  • 提供财务管理讲座和在线课程

  • 内容包括预算管理、储蓄计划、信用卡管理、债务控制等

  • 帮助个人养成更健康的财务习惯


谁可以申请 AKPK 的债务管理计划?

  • 马来西亚公民,年龄 21 岁及以上

  • 总未偿还债务低于 RM5,000,000

  • 仅适用于无抵押贷款(信用卡、个人贷款、房屋贷款、汽车贷款)

  • 尚未被宣布破产

  • 仍然有收入(受薪人士或自雇人士)


AKPK 债务管理计划(DMP)流程

步骤 1 咨询 – AKPK 顾问评估您的财务状况    
步骤 2 债务重组方案 – AKPK 与银行协商调整还款方式    
步骤 3 批准 & 新还款计划 – 降低每月还款额
步骤 4️ 还款 – 按照新的分期付款计划还清债务 
 


申请 AKPK 的好处

✔ 降低每月分期付款 – 让还款更轻松
✔ 减少贷款利息 – 节省利息支出
✔ 避免法律诉讼 – 防止被银行起诉或被宣布破产
 一个整合还款计划 – 更容易管理债务
 完全免费 – AKPK 的服务不收取任何费用 

申请 AKPK 的缺点

贷款账户会被标记为“AKPK 计划”(影响未来贷款申请)
无法申请新的贷款,直到完成 AKPK 计划  
还款期限可能会延长,因为每月还款减少
并非所有银行都接受 AKPK 方案(部分银行可能拒绝)
 


AKPK常见问题解答(FAQ)

1. 申请 AKPK 会影响我的信用记录吗?
是的,所有加入 AKPK 债务管理计划的账户都会被记录在 CCRIS,影响未来的贷款申请。

2. 我可以提前退出 AKPK 计划吗?
可以,如果您有足够的财务能力,可以提前还清债务并退出计划。

3.  AKPK 是否涵盖商业贷款?
不可以,AKPK 只帮助个人债务,不包括商业贷款。

4. 申请 AKPK 需要支付费用吗?
不需要,AKPK 是非营利机构,所有服务完全免费

5. 在 AKPK 计划期间,我可以申请新的贷款吗?
不能,在 AKPK 计划期间,您无法申请任何新的贷款,直到完成还款。


AKPK 以外的替代方案:债务整合贷款(Debt Consolidation Loan)

对于不想加入 AKPK,但仍然需要债务管理方案的 人,可以考虑债务整合贷款

什么是债务整合贷款?
债务整合贷款是将所有债务合并为一笔新贷款,具有以下好处:

✔ 利率比信用卡或个人贷款更低
✔ 每月只需支付一个固定的还款额
✔ 不会在 CCRIS 被标记为 AKPK 记录


View more about AKPK (Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit) on main site