Moratorium interest cannot be higher than original contract, says Bank Negara

There shouldn't be any penalty for those opting for deferred payments, national bank clarifies.

· 4 years ago

Moratorium interest cannot be higher than original contract, says Bank Negara

Change to loan moratorium will worsen people’s plight, says Fomca

CEO says ‘absurd’ to expect payment of 6 months’ accumulated interest in one go.

By Ravin Palanisamy · 4 years ago · 2 comments

Change to loan moratorium will worsen people’s plight, says Fomca

Moratorium for SMEs up to banks, says Tengku Zafrul

Finance minister says the government encourages policies that help the people.

· 1 year ago

Moratorium for SMEs up to banks, says Tengku Zafrul

Include SMEs in 3-month interest waiver, Guan Eng urges govt

DAP sec-gen says 49% of businesses risk closure if economy not fully reopened.

· 2 years ago

Include SMEs in 3-month interest waiver, Guan Eng urges govt

We heard you, aid is on the way, says finance minister

Tengku Zafrul hints at announcement on moratorium, EPF soon.

By Ragananthini Vethasalam · 2 years ago

We heard you, aid is on the way, says finance minister


Banking on compassion and help during lockdown

Some people have been made jobless, have their pay cut or are struggling to make ends meet.

· 2 years ago

Banking on compassion and help during lockdown

Matta seeks govt’s help to extend moratorium

It says credit and leasing companies should come under BNM purview and regulated under Financial Services Act.

· 3 years ago

Matta seeks govt’s help to extend moratorium

Govt to consider BN demands to amend EPF withdrawal, moratorium extension, says Shahidan

Tengku Zafrul expected to make announcement to changes before winding up Budget 2021.

By Diyana Ibrahim, Chan Kok Leong · 3 years ago · 1 comment

Extended automatic moratorium may stifle economic recovery, says analyst

Low liquidity, declining capital levels deeply affect all sectors of economy. 

· 3 years ago

Extended automatic moratorium may stifle economic recovery, says analyst

Union calls for moratorium extension in light of new virus wave

Many in low-income group do not qualify for targeted aid adopted by banks, says NUBE president.

· 3 years ago

Union calls for moratorium extension in light of new virus wave

Listen to the people, PM tells banks

Financial institutions urged to find ways to help Malaysians cope.

· 3 years ago

 Listen to the people, PM tells banks

Loan moratorium to be brought up in Dewan today

Order Paper shows Lim Guan Eng will pose question to finance minister.

· 3 years ago

Loan moratorium to be brought up in Dewan today

Manufacturers join moratorium extension calls

FMM says vulnerable companies are dealt a double whammy when wage subsidy and moratorium end in September.

· 3 years ago

Manufacturers join moratorium extension calls

Guan Eng urges Putrajaya to extend moratorium

He says by saving businesses, it will save jobs.

· 3 years ago

Guan Eng urges Putrajaya to extend moratorium

Banks may offer lower repayments, extensions at moratorium end

ACCCIM has expressed concerns in a meeting yesterday with Bank Negara.

· 3 years ago

Banks may offer lower repayments, extensions at moratorium end