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Islamic Credit Cards Switching to Tawarruq Contract
Between October 2025 and January 2026, Islamic banks in Malaysia transitioned Islamic credit cards from Ujrah to Tawarruq contracts. This guide explains how Tawarruq works, why the industry made the switch, and what cardholders need to know now that all conversions are complete.
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Why Was Your Loan Or Credit Card Application Rejected?
(Article updated on 2 December 2025) Getting rejected for a loan or credit card hurts. You thought your […]
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Malaysia’s Inflation Expected To Stay Mild In 2025
Malaysia’s inflation is expected to remain low and stable in 2025, with experts saying that the effects of […]
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MARC Ratings Expects Possible OPR Cut In 2026
MARC Ratings Bhd expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to consider one potential overnight policy rate (OPR) cut in […]
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Bulk Bank Account Openings Legal Under Strict Safeguards, Says Finance Ministry
The Ministry of Finance has clarified that the practice of opening bank accounts in bulk is legally allowed […]
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BNM Delays Health Takaful To 2027, GP Fee Maintained
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced that the basic Medical and Health Takaful Insurance, which supports the diagnosis-related […]
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BNM Introduces RENTAS+ For 24/7 Interbank Settlements
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has launched RENTAS+, an upgraded version of Malaysia’s real-time gross settlement (RTGS) system that […]
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BNM, PayNet To Roll Out AI Fraud Detection In 2026
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) are developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based fraud […]
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BNM To Host Multi-Agency Office For Financial Education
A multi-agency coordination office hosted by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will be established in January 2026 to strengthen […]
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Rising Premiums Push More Malaysians To Cancel Health Insurance
The number of Malaysians cancelling their health insurance and takaful policies has risen sharply following recent premium increases. […]
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