Malaysia has second highest levels of bank account ownership in Asean

BNM Governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz (3rd left) with World Bank Group Practice Manager , Finance & Market Global Practice Antony Lythgoe (2nd right) at the launch of Global Findex Database.

From 2011 to 2014, account ownership for adults from the poorest 40% households in Malaysia increased to 76% from 50%.

Meanwhile, Bank Negara Governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz highlighted the importance financial inclusion during her official address.