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BNM Has Lowered Interest Rates and Some Banks Are Starting to Allow Loan Instalment Deferment. How Will It Affect You?

When Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced an interest rate cut by 25 basis point to 2.75%, it took many people by surprise. Many economists predicted that ...

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Government Mulls Proposal to Set Up Housing Loan Bank

The government is considering a proposal to set up a special bank to ease the process of loans application for affordable and low-cost housing, the Dewan R...

26-11-2019

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What Are the Advantages of Taking an Islamic Home Loan?

Islamic banking and financing, particularly Islamic property financing, in Malaysia is considered one of the most renowned and established in the world. Is...

27-10-2019

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Why You Should Start Financial Planning Early

When you start earning, it is very important that you begin a saving and investing program. The reason is that habits die hard and once you start spending...

10-10-2019

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Watch Out for These Costly Big Ticket Expenses

You might not consider yourself a big spender but financial milestones like buying your first home, paying for university fees or even getting married are ...

02-10-2019

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Comparison of Basic Term, Semi-Flexi and Full-Flexi Home Loans

When seeking a home loan to finance a property, ascertaining the type of loan you want is one of the first and most important questions you have ...

02-10-2019

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Budget 2020 to Lighten Pressure on BNM to Pursue Another Rate Cut in 2019

UOB Group anticipates Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to remain patient before making further interest rate adjustments as the nation's Budget 2020, which is ex...

26-09-2019

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Govt Unlikely to Introduce New Tax Measures for Budget 2020, Says RHB Research

RHB Research Institute Sdn Bhd said the government is unlikely to introduce new tax measures for Budget 2020. In an economics view note today, the researc...

20-09-2019

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Monetary Policy Statement

At its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Bank Negara Malaysia decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 percent. ...

17-09-2019

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PR1MA Due Diligence Report to Be Tabled Once Its Financial Part Is Ready

The due diligence report to identify the direction for the 1Malaysia People's Housing Scheme (PR1MA) will be tabled to the Cabinet as soon as its financial...

15-09-2019

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How the New RPGT Ruling Is Affecting the Rakyat?

On top of the rising cost of living, Malaysian homeowners now have to bear an extra tax burden to contribute to the country’s national revenue, with ...

13-09-2019

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6 Foolproof Ways to Lower Your Electricity Bill in 2019 (#6 Will Pleasantly Surprise You!)

Do you dread the day your electricity bill arrives in your mail? Do you start searching for the calculator on your phone or go straight to your bank’...

13-09-2019

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REITs in Favour

Malaysia’s two biggest banks, Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) and CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, said last week they expect Bank Negara Malaysia to cut the o...

03-09-2019

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Affordable Housing a Shared Responsibility, Says Bank Negara Governor

Decent affordable housing is fundamental to the health and well-being of people, and to the smooth functioning of economies. Yet around the world, in devel...

29-08-2019

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Housing Installments for Affordable Homes Expected to Go Down by 20 Per Cent

The monthly instalment payment for borrowers under the Affordable Housing Fund is expected to be reduced by 20 per cent. This follows an announcement by F...

28-08-2019

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KPKT to Announce Home Financing Schemes for the B40 in Mid-October

By mid-October, the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) hopes to launch around six home financing schemes, specifically for the B40 income grou...

23-08-2019

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SEDA Allows Property Developers Reserve NEM Quota for New Projects From Aug 5

Property developers are allowed to reserve Net Energy Metering (NEM) quota for new projects starting Aug 5, said Sustainable Energy Development Authority (...

08-08-2019

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Ministry to Work With Financial Providers to Address Loan Rejection by Banks

To ease the housing glut which mainly arises from loan rejection, the Housing and Local Government Ministry is looking to work with financial provider...

08-08-2019

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5 Steps to Getting Your Finances in Order to Buy a Property

Planning on buying a house? That’s great! But are your wallet and bank account ready? A lot of people think they’re prepared to buy a hou...

02-08-2019

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Foreign Funds Return to Bursa Malaysia

Bigger is better in battered Malaysian equities as investors expect larger stocks to outperform smaller ones in the second half of this year. That would b...

01-08-2019