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Finance Minister: Utilising Cashless Systems Can Reduce Corruption
- 1st April 2019
Malaysia is moving towards a cashless society and this move could potentially reduce corruption within the country.
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Malaysia GST to SST – How Will This Affect You?
- 25th January 2019
With the higher oil price paving the way for fiscal reforms, read on if you are wondering how the zero-rated GST and the return of SST will affect you.
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Is Malaysia Ready to Go Cash-Free?
- 24th January 2019
Find out if we are, as a nation, prepared, able and more importantly – willing to embrace a fully cashless society in the near future.
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Old Malaysian Ringgit Notes and Coins Are Worth More Than You Think
- 24th January 2019
Through the years there have been certain denominations of our Malaysian Ringgit that has been discontinued. Do you have any of these? It may be worth a lot now.
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How to Tell the Difference Between A Current Account and Savings Account
- 4th January 2019
Current accounts and savings accounts are the two most common types of checking accounts offered by banks - but what exactly is the difference between the two?
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DuitNow Is Coming Soon: Here’s What You Need To Know
- 22nd October 2018
Received an SMS about DuitNow recently? Here’s everything you need to know about the new instant funds transfer service.
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CIMB Bank Rolls Out QR Payment Support At Credit Card Payment Terminals
- 15th October 2018
CIMB Bank became the first bank in Malaysia to accept QR payments from six major e-wallets.
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Civil Servants Spend More Than Half Of Their Salary Repaying Debts
- 2nd October 2018
According to a study by Bank Negara, civil servants spend 52% of their monthly salaries repaying debts, which is 20% higher than the national average.
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Singapore Launches SGQR, A Unified QR Code For Payments
- 26th September 2018
Singapore has launched a unified payment QR code called SGQR, as a move to address the fragmentation in e-wallet services in the country.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Credit Cards
- 28th June 2018
Do you have questions about credit cards or are you looking to apply for your first credit card? Check out our FAQ on credit cards for all the need-to-know information.
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Why Was Your Loan Or Credit Card Application Rejected?
- 2nd December 2025
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Islamic Credit Cards Switching to Tawarruq Contract
- 9th January 2026
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Why Was Your Loan Or Credit Card Application Rejected?
Christina Chandra
- 2nd December 2025
(Article updated on 2 December 2025) Getting rejected for a loan or credit card hurts. You thought your […]
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Islamic Credit Cards Switching to Tawarruq Contract
Farah Awanis
- 9th January 2026
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.