A multi-agency coordination office hosted by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will be set up in January 2026 to boost financial literacy and tackle rising financial risks.<br /><br />BNM Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said the <br />initiative aims to address challenges such as scams, over-indebtedness and poor money management, particularly among youth and vulnerable groups.<br /><br />Speaking at the launch of the National Financial Literacy Strategy (NS2.0) 2026–2030 and Financial Literacy Month 2025, Abdul Rasheed added that Malaysia’s financial literacy has improved by over 13% since 2019, but knowledge alone is not enough.<br /><br />Read more at https://tinyurl.com/bddjv28e <br /><br />WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news<br />SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar<br />LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline
