Free Malaysia Today·3 min read·medium
Active BNPL account holders hit 8mil in Q1 2026
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Malaysia's finance ministry reported that active 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) account holders reached 8 million in Q1 2026, with total outstanding debt at RM5.3 billion. The government is implementing new licensing requirements through the Consumer Credit Commission to improve consumer protection.
The finance ministry said BNPL providers are required to obtain a licence from SKP, ensuring that only providers that meet the necessary regulatory, governance and consumer protection standards are allowed to operate. (Bernama pic)
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