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BNM Reduces Overnight Policy Rate From 3.0% To 2.75%
- 22nd January 2020
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has reduced the overnight policy rate (OPR) by […]
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BNM Issues Draft Framework For Digital Banks To Enable Innovative Fintech
- 30th December 2019
Bank Negara Malaysia has issued the exposure draft for the licencing framework for digital banks, with hopes that it will address consumer gaps in underserved markets.
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What Can You Do With Damaged Ringgit Malaysia Banknotes?
- 2nd December 2019
If you have Malaysian currency that is torn or damaged, you can exchange it at Bank Negara or any commercial bank.
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Bank Negara Expands Eligibility Criteria For RM1B Fund For Affordable Homes
- 26th August 2019
More Malaysians can now own homes with the recent changes to eligibility criteria for the government’s affordable home fund.
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AirAsia To Remove Processing Fees For Card And Online Payments
- 1st August 2019
Come October 2019, passengers will no longer have to pay those pesky card processing fees when booking flights online with AirAsia.
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Touch ‘N Go eWallet Introduces Money-Back Guarantee For Fraudulent Transactions
- 27th June 2019
Touted as the first of its kind in Malaysia, it is now rolling out to all verified users of the e-wallet.
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What You Need To Know About The New Regulations On Investment-Linked Insurance
- 21st June 2019
Bank Negara's new requirements for investment-linked product (ILP) insurance policies come into effect on 1 July 2019.
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Guan Eng: First-Time Homebuyers And SMEs Should Have Better Access To Loans
- 21st June 2019
The Finance Minister says banks should provide better access to financing for first-time homebuyers and SMEs, given positive developments in the financial health of Malaysian households.
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No Increase For Insurance Premiums On Current ILP Policies After 1 July
- 14th June 2019
LIAM quashes rumours that premiums on current investment-linked product policies will go up following the introduction of Bank Negara’s new guidelines.
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How Bank Negara’s Reduction In Overnight Policy Rate Affects Malaysians’ Pockets
- 9th May 2019
RinggitPlus CEO Hann Liew shares some insights into how the overnight policy rate change will affect the people's savings and loans.
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- 16th October 2025
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- 9th January 2026
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