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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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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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BNM To Adopt MYOR-i As Mandatory Islamic Reference Rate From July 2027
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will make the Malaysian Islamic Overnight Rate (MYOR-i) the official reference rate for all […]
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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, 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 Mandates Financial Education For People Borrowing RM100K+
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced a new policy requiring consumers to get financial education before approval of […]
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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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Malaysia Prepares For Open Finance Rollout
Malaysia is advancing Open Finance, a new framework that will allow individuals and businesses to securely control how […]
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BNM Governor Explains OPR Decision and Cost of Living Pressures
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour says the current Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) of […]
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Malaysian Banks And Local Institutions Offer Financial Assistance For Customers Affected By Covid-19
(Last update: 1 April 2020, 3.40pm to include FAQs by banks.) With Malaysia going into an extended period […]
Malaysia Bank Moratorium: Why You Should Opt For The 6-Month Deferment For ALL Loans (Updated)
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article refers to the 2020 loan moratorium, and the information here may be outdated. Please […]
Moratorium Extension: Explaining What Is Rescheduling And Restructuring (R&R) And Other Financial Terms Used In Loan Agreements
From 7 August 2020, Malaysian banks have begun accepting applications from eligible borrowers for the extended moratorium and […]
BNM Cuts OPR to 2.75%: What It Means for Your Money
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has officially lowered the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 0.25%, bringing it to a […]
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